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Report on PublicRepresentations on Constitutional Reform Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform May 2016 © Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform, May 2016 (Edited & Updated) Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform Visumpaya Staple Street Colombo 02 Sri Lanka Acknowledgements As the Chairman I wish to place on record my grateful thanks to all those who took part in the process of carrying out our mandate. Special thanks are due to over two thousand five hundred persons who appeared before us some representing large organizations to make submissions and those who made written representations. It is with deep sense of satisfaction that I place on record my deep gratitude to the Members of the Committee: Mr. S. Winston Pathiraja (Secretary), Mr. Faisz Musthapha, Prof. A. M. Navaratna Bandara, Prof. M. L. A. Cader, Mr. N. Selvakkumaran, Hon. S. Thavarajah, Mr. Kushan D’Alwis, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Dr.Kumudu Kusum Kumara, Mr. Sunil Jayaratne, Dr.Upul Abeyratne, Mr. Themiya L. B. Hurulle, Mr. S. Vijesandiran, Mr. M. Y. M. Faiz, Mrs. M. K. Nadeeka Damayanthi, Ms.Kanthie Ranasinghe, Mr. S. C. C. Elankovan, and Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchiall of whom dedicated themselves to the enormous task of reaching the people all over the country, getting their views and last but not the least studying their submissions and preparing the report in a very short period of time under trying circumstances, with extremely limited resources, at great sacrifice, in an honorary capacity. How the members of the Committee handled this difficult task needs to be recorded. Visiting twenty five districts within a period of six weeks in itself was an achievement. Going through about four thousand oral and written submissions, was a gigantic task but all of us stood together, worked day and night forgetting everything else in life. I wish to place on record my grateful thanks to Mr. Charitha Ratwatte, Mr. Saman Ekanayake, Secretary to the Hon. Prime Minister and his Additional Secretary and Assistant Secretaries for the help given to us to make our task possible. I have to thank the staff at our office at Visumpaya for their dedicated and selfless service to get our mandate fulfilled. I must thank my Secretary Miss. Ranga Jayasundera and her staff (list annexed) who worked tirelessly to get the Visumpaya office moving. iii I also thank UNDP for equipment/supportwith the V-Force. UN Volunteers Sadhani Rajapaksha, Vimukthi Caldera and the team of about sixty V-Force volunteers (list annexed), who helped in summarizing the submissions and preparing the on line data base. I thank Mr. V. K. Nanayakkara for copy editing the report and the Government Printer Mr. Gamini Fonseka for getting the report printed at short notice and for his excellent work. I also wish to thank all the District Secretaries’, officials and staff members of District Secretaries for making arrangement for our sittings at district level, the electronic and print media for their unhesitant support to carry our message regarding Constitutional Reforms to the masses. Last but not the least, I thank Mr. S. Winston Pathiraja our Secretary for handling the management of our process with much dedication. Lal Wijenayake Chairman Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform 10 May 2016 iv Preface Hon. Chairman and Members of the Constitutional Assembly We were appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers for receiving public representations on constitutional reform to support the constitutional reform process. The mandate was for the Committee to call for and receive written representations from the public and also conduct public sittings in various parts of the country to receive oral representations and submit our final report to the Constitutional Assembly within three months together with our recommendations. At our request, the Hon. Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe was pleased to extend the period of submitting the final report by one month. On a further request made by us the date for submitting the final report was extended to 10th May 2016. The Committee first met on 5th January 2016 and thereafter a series of preliminary meetings were held to plan out the procedures to be adopted to comply with the mandate given to us. Considering the short timeframe to conclude our work and available resources we decided to: 1. Call for and receive written representations from the public on 20 subjects decided by the Committee (list of subjects is annexed). 2. Conduct public sittings in all 25 districts with at least 2 days in each district. 3. Divide the Committee into groups of 4-6 members to sit at parallel sittings in the districts outside Colombo. v 4. Make use of the services of District Secretaries of the districts to publicise the sittings in their respective districts making use of Grama Niladhari officers, so that wide publicity could be given in the said districts. 5. Get the required logistical support for the conduct of sittings through the Office of the District Secretaries. 6. Get proceedings at all district sittings recorded electronically for the purpose of keeping a record of oral representations made in the districts. 7. Receive representations via e-mail ([email protected]) as well as fax messages and other means of communication. 8. Launch a website www.yourconstitution.lk. 9. Get publicity for public sitting in every district by advertising in print media in all languages and as far as possible over the electronic media. 10. Keep the people informed of the working of the Committee through media conferences and discussions over the media. Accordingly, we held public sittings in Colombo District on eight days and all other districts two days per district. At the Committee meeting held on 11th Jan. 2016, committee member Mr. S. Winston Pathiraja was nominated as the Secretary to the Committee. At district sittings where the Chairman was not sitting, a Committee member was nominated by the Chairman to preside at the sittings. (List of Committee members who sat in the districts is annexed). On a decision taken by the Committee, wherever possible the members of Committee in their visits met religious leaders in various districts to ascertain their views on constitutional reform. vi 150 by way of fax messages. requests for oral and written representations have been pouring in even after. we received written representations from Sri Lankan professionals and academics living abroad. the Hon Speaker. trade unions and other civil society organisations. Prime Minister. 60 by telephone messages and 700 representations by post or handed over at the office. In addition. Though a dead line was set for oral and written representations. Leader of the Opposition to apprise them of our work.Further. the Hon. on a decision made by the Committee. over 2500 persons/organizations have appeared before us and made oral and written representations. professional organizations and academics to obtain their views on constitutional reforms. We could not fulfil their request to make oral submissions via video conferences as we did not have the required facilities. over 800 representations were received via e-mail. after the district sittings were concluded on the 5th of March 2016. According to our records. and the Hon. we met His Excellency the President. The Committee feels. Further. The Committee invited several leaders of political parties. vii . the process adopted to consult the people as the first step in constitution making. independent commissions. created awareness among the people about the relevance of the Constitution in the political process and has brought constitution making closer to the people. Most of the oral and written representations were from persons representing organisations such as professional bodies. Tremendous enthusiasm was shown by the public to make oral and written representations and we faced a real challenge in accommodating them. 4. Democratisation of the State. that the time is opportune for democratisation of the State and national reconciliation that it should be done immediately and if it fails at this moment. professional and dedicated to serve the people. independent. Democratisation of the polity by strengthening institutions for people's active participation in governance and political life by devolving power to the provincial and local government level and by incorporating citizens' political activity at the village or town level into the State structure. Our sittings were held in public and all those who appeared before us were allowed to express their views freely and openly. 2. by establishing the Rule of Law. professional organizations. non- political. the country will not get such an opportunity again. It was also a common view of the people who came before us. Among these. independent commissions. etc. fair. within the available time frame. leaders of political parties. one view was that constitutional reform should focus on meaningful devolution of power as a means of resolving the longstanding political issue of the minorities. National reconciliation as an urgent task.We have done our best to reach a wide section of the people within the given time frame. We have gone out of the way to get the views of religious leaders. The establishment of a public service that is closer to the people. There were divergent views as to how it could be achieved. broadening Fundamental Human Rights through a comprehensive Bill of Rights and strengthening independent commissions. viii . On a study of the representations made by the people it is seen that a considerable representation of people throughout Sri Lanka are for: 1. 3. It should be stated that there was no vetting done of what was said before us by the people. we had to rush through this report after a hectic period of collecting the views of the people. Selvakkumaran S.A. setting of paragraphs etc.This report has gone through almost all the different views expressed by the people who appeared before us as well as views expressed in written representations made to us. There may be certain technical flaws such as in editing. When members of the Committee held different views on the recommendations to be included in the report we have set out those different recommendations separately to be considered by the Constitutional Assembly. The format followed in the report is that under each heading we have first set out the views expressed by the people on the subject and thereafter wherever possible arguments expressed in support of the view and our recommendations taking into consideration the views expressed by the people. we are presenting this re port in keeping with our mandate.L. We are mindful of the fact that. Wherefore. Cader N. visiting all parts of the country and also while engaged in in-depth deliberations. Navaratna Bandara M. Lal Wijenayake (Chairman) S. Winston Pathiraja (Secretary) ……………………………… Faisz Mustapha A. Thavarajah Kushan D’ Alwis ix .M. Faiz ……………………………… M.K. Sunil Jayaratna ……………………………… ……………………………… Upul Abeyratne ……………………………… ……………………………… Themiya L. Hurulle ……………………………… ……………………………… Sangaran Vijesandiran ……………………………… ……………………………… M.C. ……………………………… ……………………………… Harini Amarasuriya ……………………………… ……………………………… Kumudu Kusum Kumara ……………………………… G. Nadeeka Damayanthi ……………………………… Kanthie Ranasinghe ……………………………… S.C. Elankovan ……………………………… Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi ……………………………… ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2016 x .M.B.A.Y. 7 Human Rights Commission 152 xi .1National Flag 12 3.5 Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts 147 14. Fundamental Rights 91 13.1 Unit of Devolution 47 9. Preamble to the Constitution 8 3.2 Constitutional Court/Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court 136 14. Language Rights 129 14.1 Court Structure 134 14. National Flag. Forms and Tiers of Government 32 7. Basic Structure of the Constitution 26 7. Religion 16 5.6 Judicial Service Commission 151 14.3 Judicial Review 139 14.3 Cabinet 36 7. Nature of the State 20 6. Devolution 47 9.2 Vice/Deputy President or Deputy Prime Minister 35 7. Directive Principles of State Policies and Fundamental Duties 82 12.1 Forms of Government 32 7. The Judiciary 133 14. Table of Contents Acknowledgements iii Preface v 1.4 Tiers of Government 38 8.4 Independence of the Judiciary 140 14. Introduction 1 2. Power Sharing 41 9. National Anthem& Citizenship 12 3.2 National Anthem 13 3.3 Citizenship 14 4.2 Scope of Devolution 53 10. Local Government 69 11. Public Service. Land. Public Service Grievance Commission 208 Annex A Members Appointed to the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform 210 Annex B List of Subjects 211 Annex C Members who Participated in the Deliberations of the Preparation of the Report of Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform 212 Annex D Attendance of the Members .10 The Laws Delays 157 15. Affirmative Action and Reconciliation 204 21.2 Independent Commissions 192 19.9 Access to Justice 155 14. 14. Commission on Anti-Discrimination 206 22. Electoral System and Process 158 16.District Sittings of the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform 213 Annex E Staff Members at Visumpaya 220 Annex F List of UNV ‘V-Force’ Volunteers 221 Annex G Provisional List of Public Submissions 222 xii . Environment and Development 195 20. Public Finance and Audit 176 17. Public Security and Human Security 187 18. Constitutional Council and Independent Commissions 191 18.8 Ombudsperson 154 14.1 Constitutional Council 191 18. Despite time and human resource constraints and the short notice given for public representations. To maintain transparency. The database was created with the intention of preserving this historic process for posterity and also to make the documents available for public viewing. for the consideration of the Constitutional Assembly.1 The Process The Committee obtained the views of people through multiple means. The Committee enlisted the support of the District Secretariats to organise two days of public hearings in each of the twenty four districts except in the Colombo District where public hearings were held for eight days. The public were invited to make representations orally. and in writing through post. the Committee has also created an online database where the representations made by the public will be uploaded. to engage in a consultative process with the people of Sri Lanka with regard to proposed Constitutional reform. 1. All public hearings were open to the media and the public. we observed 1 . The Committee after deliberating for several days prepared a report of the people’s submissions and recommendations for the proposed new Constitution. The Committee consisted of 20 members (Annex A). The Committee attended district meetings as sub-groups (see Annex D). email or fax. Chapter 1 Introduction The Public Representations Committee on Constitution al Reform (PRCCR) hereinafter referred to as the Committee was appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers on the 22nd of December 2015. The public response to this process was highly commendable. The public consultations reflected an important feature of a mature democracy: people engaging in discussions and debates on issues of national importance. This reflected the interest of people in the process. 2 . trade unionists. Many people who came to make their submissions stayed to listen to what their fellow citizens had to say. clergy. A multiplicity of views and opinions was expressed at the hearings as well as submitted in writing. This is something that needs to be applauded and appreciated. Of course. media personnel. their concern and commitment to participating in constitutional making and their openness to listen to different views. ethnic groups. there were differences about how these could be fulfilled or achieved. What was commendable was that people were willing to express themselves honestly as well as to listen to the views and opinions of other people.that there was a significant segment of the population yearning for an opportunity to engage in this attempt to reorganise State power and reform the supreme law of the land. but that there is a genuine desire among the Sri Lankan people for enabling a democratic and peaceful country was evident. retired public officers. marginalised and excluded groups. The Committee made two important observations while engaged in this work: one was the desire expressed by the people for strengthening and deepening democracy and the other was the desire for peace and reconciliation. students. A broad representation of individuals and groups including civil society groups. politicians. It is the view of the Committee that our legislators must recognise and respect the desires of our people and the sincerity with which they participated in this process. retired and disabled members of the armed forces and police. the atmosphere during these consultations was respectful and peaceful. people respected the process and the right of all to express themselves openly. Despite very different ideas being expressed. ethnic minority groups. For the most part. political activists. and people with disabilities came before us. The fact that this is the third major constitutional reform in our country since independence is actually an indication of the failure of our legislators in the past to develop a collective agreement with the people where the aspirations and hopes of all our peoples were met. more vibrant and active democracy that can ensure justice and equality for all? Those are the questions that will have to be debated in the Constitutional Assembly and in wider society. Let us therefore not waste this opportunity. 3 . We are once again faced with the task of attempting to atone for past mistakes. We have failed in the task of building confidence in the organs of the State. taking heed of the views of the people. in the rule of the law and in each other. They came before us and they sent their submissions with a lot of hope: this trust and hope must not be betrayed. A Constitution only becomes meaningful if people ‘own’ it and can claim it proudly with a sense of belonging. to ask ourselves. They came before the Committee with a sense of trust and huge expectations. In this regard. Many also described this moment as a critical juncture in the history of our country. acknowledging their role in the constitutional making process and ensuring their continued participation in the process are critically important. Constitution making does not happen frequently. a unique opportunity to mend the mistakes of the past. to secure a safer and happier country for future generations. what kind of legacy do we want to leave for future generations? Will it be one of missed opportunities and failed chances or one that they can claim with pride? Do we take the easy way out and respond to merely to the needs of the present. or trust in the future and look towards building a stronger. Let us try to go beyond political opportunism to envision a country for the future.Many who came before us pointed to the historical importance of this constitution making process and expressed gratitude for being given the opportunity for participating. For this. we must reflect whether we ourselves live up to those values. social justice. We fervently hope that the political establishment will recognise the need for a continuous and systematic engagement with the people 4 . transparency. then we need to build consensus around the reforms and to engage actively with citizens to build support for them. law and order. It is also our considered view that if the constitutional reform process is to be successful. It is the responsibility of our political leaders to inspire people and to communicate effectively with them. harmony and inclusiveness among all communities. our people wanted greater and deeper democratisation. we also need to look into ourselves. human rights and freedom. it means acknowledging that we may not all agree but that we are willing to figure out how to live peaceably despite our differences. Democracy comes with responsibility – and as reflected in our recommendations. but the interest of others as well. the representatives we elect come from amongst ourselves.The current exercise of drafting a Constitution faces an unprecedented challenge to create an atmosphere for peace. Therefore. As much as we demand certain qualities and values from our representatives. We also need to acknowledge that not all that is wrong with our society can be fixed through constitutional reform. accountability. It means arriving at compromises and solutions that take into account plural positions and a multiplicity of interests. Then we need to understand that it comes with greater responsibilities and active civic participation. After all. the Constitution should encompass issues of democracy. equality. We need to understand that democratic participation means not simply working based on self-interest. we need visionary political leadership and imagination. and reflect to what extent we have fulfilled our democratic responsibilities. As much as the citizenry expressed their dissatisfaction with political representatives. environmental and protection of natural resources. Where we were unable to arrive at consensus on a particular recommendation. Our aim has been twofold: firstly to bring out as accurately and fairly as possible the representations of the people and to explain the justifications for those submissions. professional and disciplinary expertise. Based on these deliberations. drawing from lawyers. Secondly. Committee members went through all the submissions we received. We also make a special appeal to the people of this country. we agreed to provide more than one recommendation so that the inputs of all the 5 . These were then deliberated on by the Committee members and recommendations were formulated. Apart from the public submissions received at public sittings conducted throughout the country. politicians. civil society activists. fax and post (Annex G). This is the beginning. academics and professionals brought together a group of people representing different interests and positions. especially those who came before us: please continue to mobilise and campaign around the issues that were important to you. our final report was drafted. We felt that it was important that the expertise of the group should also be made use of in formulating recommendations. we received submissions through email. The composition of the Committee. received submissions through multiple means. The Committee as mentioned earlier. the people of this country and to the hopes and aspirations we have articulated through our submissions to this critically important endeavour. to provide recommendations based on an analysis of what we have received as well as our own political. not the end and we need to continue to be engaged and active in this process and ensure that our elected representatives remain accountable to us.throughout the constitution making process and truly make this Constitution one that is owned by all the peoples of this country. summarised them as district reports and then drafted reports under thematic areas. members could be considered fairly. This had an impact on the mobilisation of people to make representations before the Committee. It was evident that in many districts the time given was insufficient. We have refrained from naming any of the individuals or organisations who made submissions in our report. The full list of those who made submissions is provided in Annex G. We also note that we have incorporated the language used in the submissions received in formulating some of our recommendations. 6 . Our objective in this report is to provide inputs to the deliberations of the Constitutional Assembly by analysing and presenting the views of the public. When there is more than one recommendation. the views of the Committee also presented a microcosm of the diversities of views and positions in society. What follows is a discussion of the submissions received by the Committee and our recommendations. Also due to lack of time. We agreed that it was important to allow those diversities and differences to be reflected in our report for the Constitutional Assembly to reflect upon and discuss. people need time to prepare their submissions and unfortunately. On a matter of constitution making. inadequate notice meant that many people might not have been able to get their submissions to us on time.2 Structure of the Report The Report consists of twenty two chapters. 1.3 Limitations The biggest constraint we faced was the pressure of time. the names of those who made the specific recommendation are mentioned in a footnote. 1. Each chapter starts with a discussion on the submissions received by the public. we had to limit our public sittings in the districts outside Colombo for only two days. This is followed by the recommendations of the Committee. In many ways. They were not pre-selected by the Committee.Another factor which we want to make clear is that we do not present a statistical analysis of the submissions. in any way. The submissions were made by people who of their own volition chose to come before the Committee. What we have done therefore is to go through all the submissions we have received carefully and to elicit the different shades of opinions presented by people and to engage in a discussion based on those views and to present our recommendations. 7 . The Committee made a decision to avoid doing so as the submissions we received cannot be considered to be based on a sample that lends itself for statistical analysis. political and economic rights. democracy and social justice of future generations. Chapter 2 Preamble to the Constitution The public expressed many commonly shared ideas as well as divergent views on the Constitution of Sri Lanka. the origin of power is in the people. rule of law.1 Submissions The people expressed the view that the Constitution shall provide a future vision for Sri Lanka which is capable of protecting its invaluable environment. Taken as a whole. 8 . Hence the Constitution should enshrine and entrench a sustainable development process that would nurture future generations. 2. equality and equity. Another strand of public representation was that the Constitution shall have to guarantee its constituting people’s civil. people expect from the new constitution making exercise a Sri Lanka that is committed to the ideals of representative democracy. freedoms. People said that the State is duty bound to assure equal access to opportunities and take adequate measures to protect the weaker and marginalised communities of the country. One such widely shared idea is that power of the State originates from a compact among the people on how to govern themselves and that the power of the State should be exercised for the well-being of its people. Therefore. The public have also expressed the view that people are inherently free and are rights bearing individuals. social justice. People also shared the idea that a State exists to achieve the objectives and goals of the people and communities that constitute it. nature and that the State is duty bound to utilise natural resources without compromising the rights. people at villages and (wards in urban areas) should be part of a political system where democratic decision making is connected and flows from the bottom to the top. They presented devolution and decentralisation of power as a means of strengthening democracy and integration of the country. Malays. Muslims. Burghers and other cultural and linguistic communities as constituent parts of its community. A significant point shared by many communities was that if democracy is to have meaning. Malayaha / Upcountry Tamils. accountability etc. for example. others sought further decentralisation and greater power to the peripheries. They also emphasised that there is a need for a mechanism of self-rule at village level and that it is the responsibility of the higher tiers of the Government to provide adequate facility for its effective functioning. Tamils.People asked that the Constitution should conceptualise mutual acceptance and self- respect of various communities. While the people of some areas sought enhanced devolution of power and self- governance to the provinces and sub-units due to perceived marginalisation and discrimination due to centralised governance. People shared the view that the new constitution making process was an opportunity for all Sri Lankans to reconcile their differences through the values of equanimity. incorporating councils of villages. recognising the country’s diverse and plural character in building a Sri Lankan identity.  Recognises that the country belongs to all citizens and communities and all have the right to live together in peace and harmony. Based on representations made by the public the Committee proposes that the Constitution in its Preamble:  Recognises that Sinhalese. generosity. Ādivāsis. 9 . truthfulness. Having considered these submissions this Committee is of the opinion that the proposed preamble to be incorporated in the Constitution may advert to the following in its formulation: 10 .  Assures socialist and republican principles of equality.  Undertakes to lay the foundation for a democratic society wherein the government acts according to the will of people.  Assures equal protection of law and justice for each and every citizen of the country. there is consensus that the country should respect and promote democracy. peace etc. equality. in the preamble. rule of law.  Acknowledges the violence and bloodshed of the past. However.  Undertakes to uphold human dignity and to respect persons with disabilities as a part of human diversity and humanity. respects all the lives lost and the need for non-recurrence of violence in the future. democratic values. religion and language is the wealth of our country that needed to be respected and protected. diversity. pluralism. fairness. equity.  Undertakes to heal the wounds of the past and establish a society based on rule of law.  Recognises that our diversity in culture. 2. freedom.2 Recommendations The People have made many submissions with regard to what should be included in the proposed Preamble of the Constitution. human dignity. Some have wanted a reference to the past happenings of the State as a reminder and lesson to the future. social justice and fundamental rights. human rights. justice and freedom for all who believe that Sri Lanka is their homeland. social justice. Strengthening of institutions of governance. Ensuring wider sharing of power.“Recognising the necessity to heal the divisions of the past and to foster the unity and integrity of the nation. Facilitating economic. human dignity and fundamental human rights. and Fostering peace. ethnic harmony and democratic practices. Enshrining democratic values. social and cultural advancement.” 11 . rule of law. A. c. Both these positions amount to having a new national flag designed. An alternative view is that the flag should stay clear of depicting any ethnic identity and instead. Chapter 3 The National Flag. S. b. Yet another alternative view proposes to retain the current design of the flag without any change.M. Vijesandiran 2 S.1 Submissions Regarding the National Flag the views of the public stressed the need for the flag to symbolically reflect ethnic unity and the pluralistic character of the country emphasising equality of all ethnic groups and peace and harmony amongst them. Keep the flag as it is without any change3. 1 Harini Amarasuriya.2 Recommendations Based on the above submissions. Selvakkumaran. S. Kumud uKusum Kumara.1.C Elankovan. the Committee has developed the following recommendations for consideration: a. Thavarajah 12 . N. National Anthem and Citizenship 3.1.C.1 The National Flag 3. 3.Navaratna Bandara. it should emphasise a common Sri Lankan identity. To design a new flag symbolizing the equality of all ethnic groups and peace and harmony amongst them2. To design a new national flag keeping in line with the recommendation for a secular State and representing Sri Lankan collective life without reference to ethnicity1. 3. M. Therefore. Sunil Jayaratna.e. An alternative view is that the anthem should be sung in Sinhala first in the Sinhala speaking areas and in Tamil first in the Tamil speaking areas. While one view is that the anthem should be sung only in Sinhala.M. whereas a variation of the position prefers the verses of the anthem sung mixed. Kushan D’Alwis P. M. an alternative position prefers that it be sung in both languages.2 The National Anthem 3.A. On the latter stand. Hurulle. In making our recommendations we begin with the position that the State has already declared that the national anthem will be sung in both Sinhala and Tamil in State functions. Themiya L. Lal Wijenayake 13 . i. Faiz. 3.2. The preference for singing the national anthem in both Sinhala and Tamil is in recognition that they are both national languages representing Sinhalese on one hand and Tamils and Muslims (who speak Tamil) on the other.K Nadeeka Damayanthi. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. Kanthie Ranasinghe.. The position that the anthem should be sung only in Sinhala represents the perception that Sinhala identity is threatened of being submerged in giving equality to the non-Sinhala.2 Recommendations Based on the above.1 Submissions The main issue that has been highlighted with regard to the National Anthem is whether it should be sung in both Sinhala and Tamil and in which manner. Cader. M.2. one verse in Sinhala and then in Tamil and so on.B. Y. we have developed the following recommendations: 3 Upul Abeyrathne.C.L. a State recognition of equality among the three major ethnic groups in the country in terms of their use of language in singing the national anthem was proposed. Winston Pathiraja. some hold the view that it should be sung in Sinhala and Tamil separately one after the other. Winston Pathiraja.3 Citizenship 3. refugees of Sri Lankan origin who had to leave the country due to war. race. Consider the clause on the National Anthem formulated in the Constitution Bill of 20004.C 5 UpulA beyrathne. religion or belief etc.M Faiz.1 Submissions Public representations on Citizenship in general emphasized the need to treat equally everyone identified as ‘Sri Lankan’ whether one becomes a citizen by descent or registration. b. Thavarajah.3. S. Harini Amarasuriya. Sunil Jayaratna. in requiring registration for citizenship. Selvakkumaran. A. Other important views presented on the topic can be summarised as follows: Those who apply for and are granted citizenship under the Citizenship Act should take an oath affirming allegiance to Sri Lanka’s Constitution . citizenship rights given to foreigners who marry Sri Lankans should be restricted to prevent them acquiring ownership of land and other forms of investments in the country. M.L.K. M. S. there should not be any distinction made between those of Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils and refugees of Sri Lankan origin living in other countries. Kanthie Ranasinghe.A Cader. S. Consider the clause on the National Anthem formulated in the Constitution Bill of 2000 while recognising the right to sing it in Sinhala and/or Tamil5.C Elangkovan. While some maintained that Sinhala people should have the special status of ‘Bhumiputhra’ (Sons of the soil) as ‘original’ citizens of the country. Navaratna Bandara. 4 Kushan D’ Alwis P. Kumudu Kusum Kumara.Y. N. a.C. 3. language.Nadeeka Damayanthi. Lal Wijenayake 14 . registration of citizenship need to be decentralized. ethnicity. caste. M. terrorism and persecution and their offspring should be offered dual citizenship free of charge. others emphasised that no citizen should be discriminated on the basis of origin. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi.M. Vijesandiran. 3.Public views on citizenship on one hand reflect a sentiment which roots for a Sri Lankan national identity on the basis of equality of all social and cultural divisions. To treat all Sri Lankan citizens equally whether one becomes a citizen by descent or registration. On the other hand they manifest the fears of a Sinhala identity being submerged in the non-Sinhala. 15 . Those who become citizens by registration should take an oath of allegiance. b.2 Recommendations Given the task of building a consensus that the citizens of the country face at present our recommendations would be: a. 3. Some make a distinction between Buddhism. in the sense that religion should remain outside the purview of the State. Chapter 4 Religion In this section. it was argued that there has been a long standing historical link between Buddhism and the self-identity of Sinhalese which 16 . between the State and Buddhism. This particular issue generated much discussion among the public particularly around Article 9 of the current Constitution. 4. which they want the State to foster and protect while not bring in the Buddha Sāsana (which they seem to understand as the institution of Sangha) within the purview of the State. we discuss the views of people regarding how the subject of religion should be included in the Constitution. and hence the title of the relevant chapter in the Constitution should be ‘Religion’ and not Buddhism as is the current position.1 Submissions Public representations on religion remain divided over the relationship between the State and religion and more specifically. The role of the State in this case is supported by historical precedence. As such. Another view is that all religions should be recognised and protected equally by the State. namely the status of Buddhism. In contrast to the view that the State should foster and protect Buddhism giving it the foremost place. Those who take the position of assigning the foremost place to Buddhism also stress that all other religions should be given protection and due rights by the State. The reasoning behind the view that the State should foster and protect Buddhism giving it the foremost place is that the Buddhist institution of the Sangha in Sri Lanka is under threat of decline without the protection of the State. is the position that the State should be secular. The case made for a secular State. The position that while giving Buddhism the foremost place all the other faiths also should be equally recognised and protected by the State. points to the fact that religion belongs in the private sphere of life which should be free from State interference. rests on the idea that while accepting the historical and cultural grounds for Buddhism’s pre- eminence within the State it should not allow Buddhist religious groups or individuals to act in a manner that harms the interests of non-Buddhists. civilisation and Buddhism. Some members of the clergy were also of the view that it was necessary to recognise the historical link between Sri Lanka’s culture. Moreover. who were of the view that as long as there was strong constitutional protection for other religions. giving prominence to one religion is seen as a form of discrimination against other religions and hence a violation of the principle of equality. on the other hand. in order to prevent controversies. which is also reflected in the suggestion to separate Buddhism as a doctrine from its institutionalised religion. It is further argued that Buddhist principles based on the wellbeing of all sentient beings should be given priority in collective life and hence needs State patronage. it was felt that any changes to the current clause in the Constitution might lead to unnecessary conflict which would affect the very constitution 17 . going by the many divergent views expressed by the public. For some of us.makes the case in support of the foremost place given to Buddhism stronger in the eyes of the proponents. they would not object to the clause on religion remaining as it is. it was a matter of pragmatism: while we were privately in support of a secular State. Views were also expressed by some clergy from other religions. potentially a cause of religious disharmony. The Committee deliberated at length on this matter but could not arrive at a consensus on the recommendations. Others tried to accommodate the views expressed by the public by reformulating the clause in the existing Constitution. Sri Lanka is a secular State. Buddhism has been given the foremost place in the Constitution and as the present Article 9 assures the rights of all other religions. Retain Article 9 (Chapter II) of the current Constitution with no change6. ii. the Supreme Court has on some occasions stated that in effect. One member was strongly of the view that there was no need to change the current clause. Any recognition of the historical link between Buddhism and Sri Lankan society. Hurulle. It was argued that since the Kandyan Convention. it was argued. and also based on submissions of a number of people. Heading of Chapter II of the current Constitution should state ‘Religions’ and not Buddhism and retain Article 9 as it is with no change7. It was also pointed out that despite Chapter II and Article 9. Winston Pathiraja 18 . the Committee agreed to recommend the different formulations of the members as alternative recommendations for the consideration of the Constitutional Assembly: i. B. Article 9 should remain as it is.making process. that taking into consideration the divergence of views expressed by the public on this matter.2 Recommendations As a compromise. Reformulate Article 9 of the current Constitution as follows: 6 Kushan D’ Alwis P. iii. Still others in the Committee were of the view. M. could be mentioned in the preamble to the Constitution.C. that it was our responsibility to also try to challenge the debate and dialogue on religion in the country thinking of the future directions our country needs to take in order to move beyond existing divisions.K Nadeeka Damayanthi 7 Themiya L. rather than taking a pragmatic approach. 4. S.M Navaratna Bandara 11 S. The clause should be revised as follows11: “The Republic of Sri Lanka will give all religions equal status” 8 UpulA beyrathne. Thavarajah. Lal Wijenayake. Sri Lanka shall be a secular State9. N. Vijesandiran 19 . Selvakkumaran. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi.C. vi. The State shall protect and foster Buddhism and the Buddha Sāsana while assuring to all religions the rights granted by Articles 10 and 14(1) e of the current Constitution 8. Sunil Jayaratna 9 Harini Amarasuriya. Kumudu Kusum Kumara. S.A.C. iv. 10 A. Sri Lanka shall be a secular State while recognising the role of religion in the spiritual development of people10. M. Cader. v. Elankovan.L. Heading of Chapter II of the current Constitution should State ‘Religions’. “The Republic of Sri Lanka shall give all religions equal status. Kanthi Ranasinghe. On the other hand. articulated the desire for a federal State. What is clear is that the idea of a federal State is strongly linked to the notion of separatism by those who opposed federalism. It should also be noted however. There were also proposals recommending a Confederation of States or a Union of Regions. arises from the idea that a federal State will eventually lead to separation. There were representations from groups from the Northern and Eastern 20 . Fears regarding a unitary State are based on the idea that it will lead to rule of the majority and the centralisation of power. they also associate a unitary State with an indivisible country. Submissions With regard to the nature of the State. Chapter 5 Nature of the State 5. Given the fact that the ideal of a federal State has been long mooted by Tamil politicians many of the representations from the Northern Province and also from the Tamil community in the Eastern Province. At the same time. that some individuals and groups from other parts of the country and from among the other communities also proposed a federal State or a power sharing mechanism as the best means of responding to the grievances of the Tamil people.1. At the same time. a unitary State is viewed by those who favour greater devolution and a federal structure as a continuation of an undemocratic. centralised form of State control. The fear of a federal State especially among the Sinhalese. there were many views expressed by people ranging from a federal to a unitary State. secular to non-secular with other in-between options between a federal and unitary State as well. there were many submissions from other parts of the country that strongly expressed the desire for a unitary State. Malays – the insecurity of minorities was evident. For the Sinhalese fear and insecurity was based on the assumption of threats from the large Tamil community in neighbouring South India. Even within religious and geographical groups. What could be observed is the fear among minorities of being dominated by the majority. Even divisions within religions became evident as in the case of submissions made by Sufis among the Muslims. Whether it is Sinhalese living in the North and East. Sufis in the East and South of the country. Telugu speaking people and people of African descent. especially in the East. While on the surface it would appear that the main basis for the difference of opinions on the nature of the State was ethnicity. For example. Even the fears expressed by the Sinhalese (who are the majority ethnic group in the country) can be understood in the same terms. an analysis of the submissions we received also shows that there are differences based on caste. and sects within the Buddhist clergy who spoke of being excluded by the more dominant groups within their religious orders. where the Muslims are in a majority. religion. And what was very clear was that who constitutes a minority is not fixed and that it shifts according to many factors. Malays insisted on being identified as a distinct group. Malayaha (Upcountry) Tamils wanted recognition separately as did smaller ethnic groups like Burghers. language and geographical location. Muslims. expressed apprehension about being marginalised in a merged Northern and Eastern province and argued that if a merger was proposed. Muslims should get a separate region including the non-contiguous areas in the Eastern province. Malayaha (Upcountry) Tamils in the Central Province. that Sri Lanka is the only country that is uniquely for the Sinhalese whereas other 21 .provinces who demanded the recognition of the Northern and Eastern Provinces as the traditional homeland of the Tamil people and the merger of the two provinces. so called low caste groups particularly in the North. there were concerns about smaller groups being subsumed within larger units. Burgher communities in the Eastern Province. Yet. Ethno-religious nationalism has been the dominant discourse politically. that while acknowledging the fear and lack of trust that exists among us. culture and religion are at threat of being diluted. The idea that the source of power resides in the people and that the State can exist so long as people consent to its existence and hence the State should be a Republic was strongly expressed. that the Sinhalese language. confidence and acceptance of plurality will not happen overnight. The end of the war has not resulted in any diminishing of this factor in our society. ethno-religious identities have become the main means through which people have been politically organised. It is also a reflection of our failure to build a common Sri Lankan identity that respects the plurality and diversity of our society. as we enter into deliberations on the future of our country. we look for ways to gradually come out of this mentality. Submissions were made that supported the idea that the Constitution through its fundamental rights chapter and directive principles of State 22 . socially and culturally for the past several decades. For some Sinhalese. it is important. In fact. During the last several decades. People argued that the State is an association of citizens of a country and that it should work on behalf of the people and assure their individual and group rights. The process of building trust. it can be argued that these feelings have intensified as various groups attempt to hold on to their entitlements or seek redress for their grievances. almost all submissions reflected a strong desire for strengthening democracy in the country. these fears are a consequence of years of conflict and war in our country and the suspicion and mistrust it has engendered between communities. federalism is also associated with the 13th Amendment which is regarded as something that was forcibly forced on the country by the Indian government at the time. People also favoured a State that can assure justice and fairness through its governmental actions.communities have links to other parts of the world. An important consideration therefore is the fact that across all these differences. In our view. the central body shall have the authority to take back. it must be noted that Committee members in their deliberations compromised on their original views in order to accommodate the following recommendations with regard to the nature of the State. amend or repeal the granting of power without the 23 . the degree of separation between these institutions may vary. 5. We considered two major concerns in our deliberations: the need to strengthen democracy and finding a solution to the national problem. Strengthening democracy and ensuring justice and equality will go a long way in alleviating some of the fears that were discussed previously.2 Recommendations The Committee deliberated at length when formulating recommendations for the nature of the State. However. For the purpose of our recommendations. We also recognised the need to avoid reproducing fears and insecurities among the various communities while at the same time providing recommendations that steered the country towards a better future. While we were unable to arrive at a unanimous recommendation on the nature of the State. while it could have or admit delegated or devolved institutions with some of these powers. A unitary form of government will not admit of any superior or parallel or coordinate body to it. Further. we define unitary and federal forms as follows: A unitary form of government means that there will be one centre of governmental power. the executive power is enjoyed by another body at the centre and judicial power is exercised by yet another body at the centre. We were of the view that these two issues were of immense concern to the people who came before us. the legislative power is enjoyed by one body at the centre. Within a unitary State. This reflects the strong impulse towards democracy that exists within our people.policy should guarantee justice and equality for all. Sri Lanka shall be one. a federal form of government means that there will be a federal government having legislative. In this manner. independent. Some of them overlap between these two systems by taking certain features of one system and certain other features of the other system and combining them with a certain degree of imagination and creativity to suit the needs of a polity. any such change has to be approved or consented to by at least a certain percentage of the federating units. We are also conscious that there are many systems in the world which do not fall strictly under the above classification. sovereign Republic consisting of governmental organs* as provided in the Constitution and the State shall 24 . free. On the other hand. This power distribution or sharing or devolution arrangement shall take place by the constitutional instrument of a country and any change or amendment in the arrangement cannot be done by the federal legislature unilaterally.consent or concurrence of the delegated or devolved institutions. the central legislature shall be capable of reorganizing or doing away with such arrangements or grant without the consent and approval of the delegated or devolved units. executive and judicial power over certain other matters in the country. In this way if the grant of delegation or devolution of power occurs through the constitutional instrument in a country. the people’s power (sovereignty) over certain matters resides in the federal government while over certain other matters it resides in the federating institutions. executive and judicial power over certain subject matters while there will also be federating units of government having legislative. The Committee differed in opinion on the Nature of the State and therefore came up with the following three formulations indicated below: i. It is possible for some important features of one system to be made use of while some other features of the other system are also incorporated without doing violence to the objective of governing the country. Cader. Lal Wijenayake 14 Kushan D’ Alwis. Nadeeka Damayanthi.B. Head and Deputy Head of these bodies. unitary State consisting of governmental organs* as provided in the Constitution and it shall promote and preserve peace and harmony among various peoples of the country while promoting a Sri Lankan identity. Namely: “The Republic of Sri Lanka is a Unitary State”14. at the provincial level. Hurulle. Parliament. Article 2 of the present Constitution should be retained without change. Winston Pathiraja. Sirimasir iHapuarachchi. safeguard the independence.Navaratna Bandara.K.Themiya L. unity and territorial integrity of the Republic and shall promote and preserve peace and harmony among various people of the country while promoting a Sri Lankan identity12. 12 Harini Amarasuriya. Vijesandiran (as a compromise from federal position) 13 Upul Abeyrathna. sovereign. free.L. M. the Unitary State means an undivided country with multi-tier governance systems13.C 25 . N. sovereignty. Thavarajah (as a compromise from federal position).M. A.A. Kumudu Kusum Kumara (as a compromise from federal position). *The organs of government includes at national level. Sunil Jayaratna. P. iii. Selvakkumaran. Kanthie Ranasinghe.M Faiz. Executive and Judiciary.Y. M. S. M. The Republic of Sri Lanka shall be an independent. Local Councils. For the purpose of this article. the Provincial Council and the Provincial Executive and at the local level. S. ii. ii. the Independence of the Judiciary. the local or village level. a society based on inclusiveness and equality.1 Submissions People made representations before the Committee for a democratic and inclusive State. The exercise of the governmental powers which are constituent elements of the People’s sovereignty is recognised to commence at the closest unit to the people. iii. which is inclusive and plural where the Sovereignty is in the People and inalienable. Chapter 6 Basic Structure of the Constitution 6. v. They have also expressed the view that it is to be based on democracy and inclusiveness and that the basic elements of democracy have to be enshrined in the Constitution. no law can be enacted by the legislature by way of constitutional amendment or as an ordinary law that will deviate from the basic elements of a democracy. The franchise of the People should be recognised and respected and it should be exercised at free and fair elections conducted regularly to elect their representatives at all levels of government. and go up 26 . the Rule of Law. iv. the Constitution should recognise that Sri Lanka is a Parliamentary Democracy. the right of the people to elect the government of their choice at free and fair elections held from time to time as set out in the Constitution /Electoral law. Accordingly. respect for fundamental and human rights.. Going by the submissions made by people. While entrenching the supremacy of the Constitution it should ensure - i. viz. through the provincial level to the national level. nor should any such organs enjoy power without accountability. it is in contra-distinction with the Presidential Office that they were making that point. It was not suggested that Parliament should not have any limitations over its scope of power. 27 . that the organs of government shall derive their powers from the provisions of the Constitution and that those powers must be limited in their scope. 6. There have been a few occasional suggestions that Parliament should be supreme and a sovereign body.1 Submissions Representations were made to the Committee that the Constitution shall be supreme. the recommendations made by them with regard to the scope and exercise of power underscore some of the constituent elements which uphold and sustain the concept of supremacy of the Constitution. timely administration of justice are the primary pillars of service to the people. however. although the members of the public who made representations did not say in so many words that the Constitution should contain provisions to uphold the concept of supremacy of the Constitution.2 The Supremacy of the Constitution 6. Principles and practices of fair and efficient public administration and effective. even those who made the suggestion that Parliament should be the supreme body. The main thrust of these submissions is that no organ of the government should enjoy unlimited or unfettered power. in fact.2. The powers of the organs of government should be derived from the people through provisions of the Constitution and laws made there-under are subject to the limitations and restrictions placed by the Constitution itself. In certain instances. this is stated in comparison with the powers that should be enjoyed by the President. 2.2 Recommendations 1. This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic. 4. 6. To further facilitate this. law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid. the Constitution must have an express Article declaring that the Constitution shall be the supreme law of this land and that any law already enacted or to be enacted shall be null and void to the extent of its inconsistency with the provisions of the Constitution. It is recommended that the essential features and spirit of the doctrine of separation of powers are incorporated with regard to the organisational formation of the legislative. The Court or the Constitutional Bench will have 15 Please also refer to discussion on Article 16 in Chapter 12 28 . and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled15.Given this expression of the people and taking into consideration the quintessential purposes served by the concept for a vibrant and sustainable democracy.2. a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court which will have the authority to interpret the Constitutional provisions. no organ in the republic can claim to have any power other than those which are given by the Constitution to such organ. it is the opinion of the Committee that the elements and ingredients which underscore the concept of supremacy of the Constitution should be incorporated into the Constitution. Towards this end. there shall be established by the Constitution a Constitutional Court or in the alternative. 3. Flowing from the above. Those powers must be limited in their scope and no institution can claim to have unlimited or unfettered power given to it by the Constitution. A provision similar to Article 2 of the South African Constitution will be a suitable one. executive and judicial arms of the government and the functional roles of each of them in the proposed Constitution. similarly judicial review of executive actions and judicial actions is also recognized in the Constitution.3 The Separation of Powers and Rule of Law 6. coupled with a commitment to promote democracy. 5. Similarly the proposed Constitution shall incorporate necessary provisions to ensure the recognition. fundamental human rights and the doctrine of public trust shall form the foundational basis of the Constitution. Thus these values. viz. 6. They also expressed the view that the judiciary must be 29 . for the benefit of the people and future generations to come.. 6. answerable and accountable for its actions. They are mainly concerned that the legislature should be so structured in a manner that it will be in a position to hold the executive. Therefore. respect and maintenance of the rule of law in the country. judicial review of legislation shall be expressly recognised in the Constitution. The Constitution shall expressly recognise the fact that the powers of the organs of government do belong to the people of the country and that the organs are temporary holders of the said powers to be exercised by them. republicanism. Detailed recommendations on these matters are found in Chapter 14.3. the Cabinet of Ministers.1 Submissions Many who made representations to the Committee have adverted to the fact that the doctrine of separation of powers must be incorporated in the Constitution and each organ of the government must be a check on the other organs to ensure that no arm of the government exercises authoritarian and arbitrary power in the country. in trust. the authority to go through and pronounce whether the provisions of laws passed by Parliament or other legislative bodies are valid or not. must be taken into account in the formulation of the Constitution. 3. There should be clear organisational and functional separation of the judiciary from the legislature and executive. All organs of the government and people in the country shall recognise and uphold the rule of law. The judges could be. as holders of judicial power of the People which is directly entrusted to it by the Constitution. to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law in the country.3. The theory of rule of law. Given the overwhelming recommendation that the country adopts a Parliamentary Cabinet system of government. shall be the unwavering and indisputable feature informing and inspiring the working of the Constitution and the legal system in the country. The rule of law 30 . 2.fearlessly independent from other organs and not be subjected to any control or interference by the other organs of the government. as opposed to the rule by law. subjected to a joint. The doctrine of separation of powers. It is the bounden duty and responsibility of the judiciary. the strict and water-tight compartmentalisation of the legislature and executive is not possible. in its liberal and extended meaning and shall be governed and guided by a broad understanding of the theory of rule of law. but recognising its value and spirit. 6. in exceptional cases. nor is it desirable.2 Recommendations 1. The judiciary should be positioned in such a way that it should be. 5. not in its strict sense. in theory and in reality. The judiciary should specifically and constitutionally be entrusted with the task of checking the constitutionality and legality of legislative and executive actions in the country. 4. responsible and transparent process of disciplinary action which should strictly follow the rules of natural justice. free from the other organs of the government. among others. On the other hand. by the Constitution or law. either expressly or by necessary implication. In the field of executive and administrative action. generality and equality. Any action or omission of any statutory agency which is unable to be supported by the Constitution or a law shall be devoid of legality and validity. by or under the Constitution or a law. 6. 7. demands. on the other hand. 8. 9. no action or inaction of any organ or instrumentality of the government shall be legal and valid unless such action can be supported and underscored by a grant of authority. a natural person shall be at liberty to do or refrain from doing anything which such person is not prohibited. 31 . The scope and content of the theory of rule of law must be laid down in the Constitution expressly. It is our considered view. that the rule of law as interpreted and explained by the courts of law and experts must be incorporated in the Constitution and given effect to ensure a vibrant democracy which functions according to the law of the land but not according to the whims and fancies of individuals or organizations. People are free to engage in any activity which is not by law prevented from being engaged in. express or necessarily implied. that the legal system shall recognise and comply with minimum standards of certainty. Vice-President. the rule of law had deteriorated. He should be elected by an electoral college. and National Executive and legislature. Those who wanted to continue with some form of the Executive Presidential system had two types of views. and justice and equality before the law had been denied to the public. be the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and lead the reconciliation process. Some other representations favoured retaining the Executive Presidential system but doing away with the judicial immunity given to the President. According to these representations. It was also suggested that the President should not hold any position in any political party. Chapter 7 Forms and Tiers of Government In this section we discuss the posts of the President. This section also provides details of the proposed tiers of government.1. The representations received emphasised that the Executive Presidential system of Government as practiced in Sri Lanka had resulted in the decay and degeneration of the political culture of the country. Executive Presidential powers had been misused. Some wanted to retain the current Presidential system. The first 32 . 7.1. According to what some people said. In their view. Submissions Representations were made to the Committee about different types of government related to the manner in which the executive power of the people is exercised. the President should only be a titular head of the State.1 Forms of Government 7. opinion was that the Presidential system must be retained for ensuring political stability. The other point of view was that it protects minorities because the president is elected nationally. currently. They felt that. There were also suggestions. Those who proposed the re-introduction of the Executive Committee System were in favour of proposing a more consensual form of government. A Westminster form of government inclusive of the Executive Committee system. mainly from minority communities. the alternative views about the forms of government proposed by the people are as follows: 1. The Executive presidential system as practiced after the 19th Amendment. adversarial politics was a huge constraint that prevented the country from moving forward. 3. 33 . 4. They argued that there had to be a role for the Opposition. In summary. The other form of government that was proposed by the public was a Cabinet form of government or the Westminster Model. According to those who subscribed to this view (of a more consensual form of government). The Executive Presidential system as practiced before 19th Amendment. 2. A Westminster form of government. Those who supported the Westminster Model wanted to strengthen the parliamentary system where the Prime Minister and Cabinet were responsible to the legislature. for the creation of the posts of one or more Vice President or Deputy Prime Minister and that the Vice President or Deputy Prime Minister should not belong to the community of the President or Prime Minister. the Opposition simply ‘opposes’ everything without necessarily being constructive. Under this model the Opposition plays a crucial role in keeping the government accountable. When parliament is dissolved.2 Recommendations In view of the above. Thavarajah. Kanthie Ranasinghe 18 M. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. The President shall be the titular Head of the State18. S. Harini Amarasuriya. there should be a caretaker government until the new government is appointed16. Some have recommended this form of government only to be followed at local government level. Faiz.1. The President shall be elected by an Electoral College and have powers specified by the Constitution. Winston Pathiraja.M. KumuduKusum Kumara. 2. N. M. as well as at the local government level. 5. The role of the President in the government is variously formulated as indicated below: 1. b. P.Navaratna Bandara. S. The Westminster form of government should be implemented at the national and provincial levels.Nadeeka Damayanthi. A Mixed or hybrid system of government where the President is not the Head of the government.Selvakkumaran 34 . Nadeeka Damayanthi. Some have proposed this system to be followed at the provincial level.C. Kushan D’ Alwis. This should include powers to intervene if executive action exceeds certain limits in instances of threats to national security. 7. 16 UpulA beyrathne.K. Themiya Hurulle. national interests and minority interests in line with the principles embodied in the constitution19. a.K. 2. An Executive Committee system should be implemented below the central government level17.C. Lal Wijenayake 17 A. Selvakkumaran. we propose the following: 1. but is Head of the State as well as Executive with certain real powers. M. N. Sunil Jayaratna. 3. Vijesandiran.C Elankovan. The President shall be the Head of the State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Kanthie Ranasinghe.M Faiz. The President shall be elected by popular vote and have powers specified by the Constitution. 7. 7. Thus. 4. Sunil Jayaratna. M. Kumudu Kusum Kumara. Vijesandiran 35 . Thavarajah. and were primarily proposed with the idea of some kind of symbolic value. An interesting suggestion in relation to these posts was that they should be filled from an individual or individuals who are not of the same ethnic community as the President or Prime Minister. This should include powers to intervene in instances of threats to national security.1 Submissions Many suggestions were received to create the posts of Vice/Deputy President or Deputy Prime Minister/s. There were also suggestions that there should be a second chamber and that the Chair of the second chamber. S. Lal Wijenayake 20 Harini Amarasuriya. After lengthy discussion within the Committee on this. the suggestions for these posts did not necessarily expand on the specific powers for the position.2 Recommendations In our view.2.Y. S. should be the Vice-President. especially for minority communities. national interests and minority interests in accordance with the principles of the constitution20. our recommendations are as follows: 19 Upul Abeyrathne.2.2 Vice/Deputy President or Deputy Prime Minister 7. The President shall be the Head of the State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. these posts were suggested as a means of addressing the concerns of minority parties/communities. It also prevented governments from adopting and implementing holistic and integrated development policies. People were extremely critical of what they considered waste of public funds in having enormous cabinets. N. Lal Wijenayake 22 Upul Abeyrathne. a mixed electoral system of First Past the Post and Proportional Representation was established. Further. Kumudu Kusum Kumara.3. The Committee also considered the fact that. usually. were of the view that there was no need for creating this post. Some committee members.Y. strong measures should be ensured for the protection and representation of minorities in the Constitution22. S. if as quite a number of people proposed. since the rationale behind creating this post was mainly fuelled by the desire for greater protection and representation of the minority communities. There shall be a Vice President elected through an electoral college whose powers will be specified by the Constitution. duplication of responsibilities. the 21 Sunil Jayaratna.Selvakkumaran.Vijesandiran 36 . The Vice-President will be from a community that is different to that of the President21. as many people argued. there is less need for a large Cabinet.3 Cabinet 7. S. In fact. Winston Pathiraja. if there is a devolution of power. 2. However. many were of the view that the large number of cabinet posts was creating confusion. inefficiency and unnecessary expenses. Nadeeka Damayanthi. Harini Amarasuriya.M.M Faiz. 1. They were of the view that cabinet posts were being created merely for political expediency and not according to any logic or principle. 7. jumbo Cabinets came into existence as a consequence of governments trying to establish a stable government.Thavarajah. Instead. however. M.K.1 Submissions A large number of submissions were received requesting that the number of Cabinet posts be reduced and named in the constitution. Economic Development and Infrastructural Development ii. 3. There shall be a Cabinet of Ministers. Science. The composition of the oversight Committees should be such that it will comprise individuals with 37 . Technology and Human Resources Development iii. The number of Cabinet Ministers shall be constitutionally limited to between 25-30 Ministers and 25-30 Deputy Ministers. Public Administration and Provincial Administration iv.3. 5. The Departments/Institutions coming under Ministries and the functions of the Deputy Ministers should be clearly defined and gazetted within two weeks after the formation of the Cabinet. we wish to recommend that: 1. The subjects coming under the Ministries should be decided upon by the government in power with rationalisation of the allocation of functions and resources. Oversight Committees were suggested specifically for the following areas: i. The system of State Ministries should be abolished. There shall be Oversight Committees for each Ministry. 4.2 Recommendations Considering the submissions made and the justification presented. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Commerce 7. 2. Then too. the need for a large Cabinet would not arise.stability of the government could be more assured. Oversight committees were recommended for Ministries and many people specified that they should be constituted of subject experts in addition to the relevant Ministers. The role and scope of these Committees must be discussed and decided upon.4. While we will be discussing this at greater length in the section on devolution and local government. There was also the view that power should be devolved to the smallest unit to ensure greater participation of citizens in the democratic and political process. and senior officials of the Ministries in addition to the relevant Ministers. Most of these referred to the existing 2nd (Provincial Councils) and 3rd (PradeshiyaSabhas. 7.4 Tiers of Government There were many submissions that proposed changes to the tiers of government.1 Submissions Any devolution of power to different tiers of government must be meaningful and not simply add unnecessary layers to the government structure resulting in huge costs. opposed to establishing different layers of government without specific functions and associated authority and financial capacity. People with this view were somewhat wary of the devolution of power and favoured a more strongly centralised form of government. It was in this context that Provincial Councils were often referred to as ‘white elephants’. to enable 38 . This position was not against the devolution of powers to different tiers of government. Another view was that the central government must continue to have authority and control over any devolved units. inefficiency and confusing the everyday dealings of the public with the state. relevant professional qualifications as well as representatives of appropriate business chambers. The members of the Oversight Committees will be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. 7. but rather. Local Councils) tiers of government. we present below a summary of the views made by the public especially in relation to the tiers of government and the Committee’s recommendations. people proposed a fourth tier of government that can be named variously as gramarajya/gam sabha/janasabha etc. in many instances. The latter have been established through enabling legislation. there are 3 tiers of government (National. Municipal and Urban Councils. While there was relatively little dispute with regard to the 1st two tiers of government. Local Government at the moment consists of PradeshiyaSabhas. youth and so-called low caste groups. and to facilitate the participation of citizens in development by giving them a way to monitor their elected representatives. Provincial and Local Government). It was also generally the view that all tiers of government should be democratic and inclusive with special measures to ensure the representation of marginalised and excluded groups and communities such as Up-Country Tamils.citizens to influence decisions that are taken especially with regard to matters affecting their localities. 39 . The Committee observed that currently. also insisted on a mechanism for greater citizen participation. This was in order to adequately respond to the issues raised by people regarding their desire for greater participation and influence over government as well as their opposition to having unnecessary layers of government that complicated their everyday interactions with government institutions (Please. Ādivāsi communities. the 3rd tier of government was discussed seriously by the Committee. In this regard. see Chapter 10 for a discussion on Local Government). It must be noted that those who proposed either the first or second views stated above. women. 7. more attention should be paid to the structures and processes of the lowest units of local government. ii. 40 .4. Local Government shall be made the next tier of devolution after the Province or Region. The role. There shall be 3 tiers of government: National.2 Recommendations The Committee agreed unanimously on the following: i. Provincial or Regional and Local Government. powers and functions of local government should be expanded and empowered to make them effective institutions based on the following principles: (a)Closest level of people’s sovereignty (b) Local democracy (c) Local development (d) Citizen participation in governance (e) Inclusive democracy (Inclusion of marginalized / interest groups & communities) In order to make such a transformation. Chapter 8 Power Sharing 8.1 Submissions Based on the submissions received, we discuss the subject of power sharing in two ways: (i) Power sharing between the centre and the periphery, which in essence would be devolution of powers to peripheral units. (ii) Power sharing at the centre itself. In this section, we will be focusing primarily on the second of these, that is, power sharing at the centre. With regard to power sharing at the centre, the following suggestions were made: a) Establishment of a Second Chamber which will have a significant provincial representation. b) Election of a Vice President by Parliament from a community different to the community to which the President belongs. c) The composition of the Cabinet that reflects the strength of different communities. It was suggested that the Second Chamber should be composed of representatives mainly from the provinces but it is seen that many of those who propose a Second Chamber take the position that it should be constituted of provincial representatives, experts, academic, professionals, retired members of judicial services, retired public officers, and also members of Chambers of Commerce and trade unions. There were 41 also suggestions that members of under-represented groups should be included in the Second Chamber. It was also evident that, for many people who came before us, the establishment of the Second Chamber was an opportunity to address some of the concerns and fears of minority groups or under-represented groups. It was argued that the Second Chamber could act as a deterrent to the majoritarian tendencies of the First Chamber. It must be noted here that minorities and under-represented groups do not simply refer to the major ethnic minority communities, but also smaller ethnic and cultural communities (Malays, Ādivāsis, Burghers, etc), religious groups and caste groups. The Second Chamber could also ensure an equitable representation for women who have been historically under-represented in the First Chamber. 8.1.1 Experiences from Second Chamber in the Soulbury Constitution In formulating our recommendations for the Second Chamber, we reflected upon certain limitations of the Upper House introduced by the Soulbury Constitution. One of the constraints was that because members to the Upper House were appointed by the Parliament, their independence was subjected to question at the time. It could also be argued that the Upper House was removed and Appeal to Privy Council was also removed prior to the new Constitution being introduced because the government at the time feared that the proposed new Constitution would be blocked by the Upper House and the Privy Council. While the Upper House was able to fulfil its mandate in providing some protection to minority groups as was envisaged when it was established, a signal failure in the view of some, with regard to the Upper House was the unchallenged passing of the Sinhala Only Bill which was to have profound consequences for the country. 42 8.1.2 Objectives and purpose of the Second Chamber Based on the above, it is our view that the objectives and purpose of the Second Chamber should be as follows: 1. Ensure protection of minorities and under-represented communities and interests. 2. Enable the democratisation of the State and provide checks and balances to the legislature. 3. Restrict the authoritarian and majoritarian tendencies emanating from the First Chamber. 4. Obtain the services of experts and professionals into the decision making process of the State. 8.2 Recommendations 1. The Committee recommends a Second Chamber (Upper House or Senate) comprising of 75 members23.However with regard to its composition there are divergent views amongst the Committee members. (i) Some of the Committee Members24 recommended that the 2nd Chamber should consist of: a. Chief Ministers of the Provincial Councils (9) b. Six other persons from each Province elected by the members of the Provincial Council, the Mayors, Deputy Mayors of Municipal Councils of the Province and Chairperson and Vice–Chairpersons 23 M.L.A Cader; M.K Nadee kaDamayanthi, S.C.C Elankovan and Kumudu Kusum Kumara were of the view that the number of members in the Second Chamber should be less than 75. 24 Upul Abeyrathna; M.K. Nadeeka Damayanthi; Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi; Sunil Jayaratna; Winston Pathiraja; N. Selvakkumaran; Lal Wijenayake 43 of all Urban Councils and Pradesha shabhas of the Province through the system of first transferable vote. (ii) Others in the Committee25 suggests that the Second Chamber should consist of: a. One member each from the Provincial Councils proposed by each Provincial Council.(These members argued that the Chief Ministers belong to the Executive and therefore should not be a part of a legislative body). b. Six other persons from each Province elected by the members of the Provincial Council, the Mayors, Deputy Mayors of Municipal Councils of the Province and Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons of all Urban Councils and Pradesha Shabhas of the Province through the system of first transferable vote. Two members26of the committee further suggested that the protection of minority interests from the majoritarian Parliamentary system is one of the prime objectives of establishing the Second Chamber. Hence there should be a mechanism in the Second Chamber to ensure: a. That all the national minority representation added together in the Second Chamber would not be less than the majority community representation, or b. Weighted voting system in the Second Chamber in respect of Bills affecting the interest of minority communities. 25 Harini Amarasuriya; Kushan D’Alwis, PC, A.M.Navaratna Bandara; S.C.C.Elankovan; M.Y.M Faiz; Kumudu Kusum Kumara; Kanthie Ranasinghe; S.Thavarajah; S.Vijesandiran 26 S.Thavarasa; S.Vijesandiran 44 (iii) Six persons shall be nominated by Parliament by the single transferable voting system from among trade unions, social movements, professional associations etc. (iv) President in consultation with the Prime Minister shall nominate six persons to represent dispersed minorities and communities that are not adequately represented in the Lower House including religious and cultural groups. (v) Not less than one-third of members of the Second Chamber shall be women. (vi) Small political parties representing diverse political ideologies shall also be considered in the nomination of members27. The Committee also recommends the following in respect of the Second Chamber: 2. The term of office of members of the Second Chamber shall be a maximum of six years with one-third of the members from each group to vacate their membership in the Second Chamber at the end of the second year and the fourth year. The members who shall vacate at each period of two years will be selected by the drawing of lots. This will apply when the second chamber is constituted for the first time. Thereafter every member elected shall hold office for six years. 3. In place of those members who cease to be members of the Second Chamber, the second, fourth and sixth year new members shall be appointed from the groups represented by the members who have ceased office. 4. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office only for the remaining period of office of the member who has ceased to be a member. 27 Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi; S. Vijesandiran 45 5. Chairman of the Second Chamber shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Constitutional Council from among eminent persons in the country. The Chairman shall hold office for a period of 6 years. 46 they are in favour of a high degree of devolution to the provinces.1. Chapter 9 Devolution The Unit of devolution and scope of devolution are discussed in this chapter. The justification for merged Northern and Eastern provinces as one political unit stems from the perception that these provinces are claimed to be the traditional homeland of the Tamils. 9. Thus it has become associated with the notion that the aspiration of the Tamil community of the North and East is for self-governance. The Sinhala community of the Eastern province also opposed the merger of these provinces. The second.1 Submissions The question of the merger of the Northern and Eastern Provincial Councils was raised in the representations made by the Tamil community from the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The main argument was that a merger of the Northern and Eastern provinces is a condition laid down in the Indo-Sri Lanka agreement of 1987 and deviation at this stage without going through the process of holding referenda as set out in the agreement will be a step backwards and would be a breach of the agreement. It is first and foremost a political claim meant to ensure the security of the Tamils. for the Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils in the Central. one for the Muslims of the Northern and Eastern provinces within the merged Northern and Eastern province. Two non-contiguous sub units within the devolved units were suggested. Nevertheless. However. Uva and 47 . there is strong opposition from the Muslim community of the Eastern province for the merger of these two provinces as well as for federalism. purported to be based on historical realities.1 Unit of Devolution 9. The rationale for these submissions was that they are distinct nationalities and an arrangement was necessary for them to look after their affairs within the devolved units. then a separate South Eastern unit for the Muslims consisting Pothuvil. Eravur. the fact that Anuradhapura is approachable from all parts of the country and is the most central spot in Sri Lanka was stated as further justification for this proposal. 48 . environmental friendly and development oriented concerns. The justification is that it is based on non-ethnic criterion. Kalmunai. It was suggested that if a merger of Northern and Eastern provinces is to be considered to fulfil the longstanding aspirations of the Tamils.Sabaragamuwa provinces. We summarise some of the ideas on the unit of devolution received from the public as follows:  The present nine provinces to continue as the units of devolution. We also received many suggestions by individuals and groups in support of re- demarcation of the provinces to five provinces demarcated on the basis of river basins as boundaries and with all five provinces having access to the sea. It could also accommodate the aspirations of the minorities for limited regional autonomy. It was argued that there is an historical basis for this proposal and that it has the advantage of a vast area of land that can be used for expansion. Odamavadi. There was also a suggestion that Anuradhapura be made the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. Sammanthurai and non-contiguous areas such as Kathankudi. A novel suggestion was for a special arrangement in the merged Northern and Eastern provinces to have two Chief Ministers. Also. Muthur and Pulmoodai should be considered as a viable option for the Muslims of the East. more rational. one a Tamil and the other a Muslim having shared responsibilities. Kinniya. 49 .  Northern& Eastern provinces should be merged and their boundaries redrawn as they were prior to 1978. each with access to sea.  Constitutional provision should be made for merger of provinces through referendum in the respective provinces. non-contiguous Muslim areas should be one sub-unit of devolution.  Non-contiguous Malayaha (Upcountry Tamil) areas of the Central.  Existing districts should be the units of devolution as the second tier of government. Northern& Eastern provinces to be merged as one unit and provinces in the South to be merged as another unit. Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces. Units should be formed as follows as a confederation of 5 regions: North-East Tamils. (Upcountry) and (Northern & Eastern). Malayaha (Upcountry) Tamils. Muslims.  Units should recognise ethno-territorial identities. should form one sub unit of devolution.  Northern& Eastern provinces to be merged as one unit and the other seven provinces to remain as separate units.  Re-demarcate five provinces on the basis of river basins. Cosmopolitan Colombo for the Christian and Catholic Belt.  Northern& Eastern provinces to be merged as one unit and the Provincial boundaries to include territorial seas (up to 12 nautical miles)  Three regional units – (Western & Southern).  Existing local body areas to be the units of devolution as the second tier of government. Sinhala Buddhist.  If the Northern and Eastern provinces are merged. This was misunderstood by many who proposed both a merger of the Northern and Eastern provinces as well as those who were strongly opposed to it. What was evident was that most people did not know that existing Constitutional provisions allow two or three adjoining provinces to merge for administrative purposes28. development oriented method of devising regional/provincial units? Clearly.  Units based on economic strength of areas: Industries and Manufacturing (Western and North Western) Agriculture(North. Plantations (Central. Sabaragamuwa and Uva). People regarded the merger of the Northern and Eastern provinces as a political merger and not as a merger for administrative purposes. 28 Section 154 (A) 3 of the present Constitution 50 . particularly Tamil people in the Northern and Eastern provinces?  Can there be a more rational. the issue of the merger of the Northern and Eastern provinces was the most controversial. most Sinhalese in the East and elsewhere were opposed to any merger as they saw it as a step towards granting Tamil people the right to establish a separate State. what is the status of the minority ethnic communities in the East?  Can there be a non-ethnicised division of the units?  How do we accommodate the political demands of the people. East and North Central). Muslims in the Eastern Province were particularly opposed to any merger as this would make them a minority in such a merged province. Tourism (South) What is clear from these different formulations that we received are that there are certain concerns that people have about the unit of devolution:  What is the status of the Northern and Eastern provinces: should they merge or not?  If there is a merger of the North and East. Similarly. For the Malayaha (Up-country) Tamils.1. Their demand derives primarily from a need to participate and be recognised in the mainstream political and development processes of the country. it emanated from a fear of being subsumed within a majority Tamil province. Kumudu Kusum Kumara.The demand for sub-autonomous units came mainly from the Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils and the Muslims. they are simply left out of any decision making process since they are considered the responsibility of the plantation management. 29 S. N. This has resulted in a cycle of injustice and denial of rights and aspirations. the Committee members came out with the following alternate formulations: 1. 9. Article 154A(3) should be retained29. through referenda to join together as one structure/unit for administrative purposes. Selvakkumaran. As an ethnic community. It should also extend to non- territorial but cultural community belonging to them but living in non-contiguous areas. Lal Wijenayake 51 .2 Recommendations In view of the above. Thus. Winston Pathiraja. the proposal was based on the fact that they are marginalised and excluded from any proposal whether on sharing of power or development because of their connection to the plantations on which they live.C. For the Muslims. For these reasons they request that they should be extended affirmative State action through the establishment of a sub-devolved unit based on territorial boundaries within the devolved unit of the Central Provincial Government. Existing units of nine provinces with the option of one or more adjacent provinces.C Elankovan. they claim that they have been an underprivileged and historically marginalised minority community which has been kept aside from participation and sharing of political powers and development programmes which have undeniable impact on their well-being and enjoyment of rights and aspirations. Within a unitary State. but retain the power and authority to take back any power to the Centre without the concurrence of the provincial unit. Navaratna Bandara 32 S. Vijesandiran. M. power should remain with the central organ of the State. Existing system of nine provinces to remain with a Constitutional provision for adjacent provinces to merge through referenda in the respective provinces. Muslims in the East and Malayaha Tamils in the Central Province should be allowed to create internal autonomous units. Thavarajah. 4. social. The said Unit/Council should enjoy legislative and executive powers over defined matters which have an impact on their lives of the community32. 2. Faiz.Y. No merger should be permitted between any units. Kanthie Ranasinghe. Nadeeka Damayanthi. The Central Government can delegate powers to the provinces. Therefore Article 154A (3) should be removed or should not be included in the proposed Constitution30.Cader 52 . cultural. Existing system of nine provinces to remain. Therefore. S.B. 31 Upul Abeyarathne. Section 154 (A) 3 should be removed or no similar provision should be included in the proposed 30 M. No provinces should be allowed to merge either politically or administratively. Hurulle. 5. M. A. Themiya L.L.A.K. There should be provisions to ensure adequate minority group representation in the Executive and Legislature of the provinces.M. civil aspects affecting them only. Supremacy of legislature and parliament must be assured. The Autonomous Unit / Council of the Malayaha Tamil community need to be empowered to address economic. religious. Harini Amarasuriya. Existing system of nine provinces should remain with Constitutional provisions for power sharing at the provincial level to ensure representation and participation of minorities in the Executive and Legislature31. 3. The existing 9 provinces should remain.M. For some.2.. religion or ethnicity33. people were very critical of the effectiveness of the Provincial Councils.C. The Unit of devolution shall be demarcated based on a rational basis taking into account.1 Submissions In this section. Sirimasir iHapuarachchi 34 Sunil Jayaratne 53 . 6. geographical. race. As mentioned previously. executive. due to the view that the provincial council system has been a failure. No devolved unit should be created on the basis of language. independence of financial management. Constitution. ethno-religious or linguistic considerations34. land and police powers to devolved units. 9.2 Scope of Devolution 9. we discuss the scope of devolved powers especially at the Provincial/Regional level. In this section we discuss the scope of devolved powers specifically to the Provincial/Regional unit in relation to the powers of the Governor. this ineffectiveness was due to the inadequacy of the powers vested in the Provincial Councils under the 13th Amendment. The Unit should not be based on racial. judicial and legislative branches of the provincial/regional government and specifically on two particularly contentious issues. socio-economic and demographic factors in a way that national wealth and natural resources are distributed in an equitable and equal manner. that it is inextricably linked to the issue of reconciliation and secondly. It was considered a waste of money and resources. restrictions on statute 33 Kushan D’ Alwis P. The scope of devolved powers is a matter of political contention mainly for two reasons: one. Special references were made about the lack of financial resources. Instead. Thus the need to treat the Northern and Eastern provinces distinctively from other provinces in devolving power was stressed upon. People argued that there is no clear demarcation of subjects in the three lists and that the Concurrent list is an obstruction to the concept of devolution of power. consequent to the experience of concentration of power with one community which resulted in imposing disability on the numerically smaller minorities. There is no doubt that in the minds of the people the Provincial Councils have failed to meet expectations. it was proposed that the Governor should act on the advice of the Chief Minister who is elected by the people. Their submission was that the provincial council system is the outcome of the longstanding struggle of the Tamils who were demanding for devolution of power to Northern and Eastern provinces. some have argued for asymmetric devolution for the Northern and Eastern provinces. including the Tamils. Reserved list and Concurrent list. While most of the submissions were for a symmetrical devolution of power. People suggested revoking the Concurrent list and to include it as far as possible in the Provincial Council list (except few subjects) to make the Provincial Council system more meaningful and workable. For some the main reason is the non-implementation of the provisions in the 13th Amendment in full. the constraints placed on devolution and the inherent deficiencies in the 13thAmendment due to the devolution of power on the basis of three lists: Provincial Council list.making power and the powers vested in the Governor which deprived Provincial Councils of the space to act on identified problems of the people and to find solutions by the use of the resources of the Province. 54 . The role of the Governor was subject to criticism by some who argued that the Governor assumed powers vested in the Chief Minister and the Board of Ministers of the Provincial Councils because the Governor was considered a representative of the President. Symmetrical devolution of power to the provinces has proved to be a failure. On the other hand. point to the fact that it is already mentioned in the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. 9.Another view is that the provincial council system. Thus. was thrust upon them.1 Police Powers Some who appeared before us had apprehensions about Land and Police powers being vested in the Provincial Councils. people’s views on these two issues in some detail. Two issues were particularly contentious: police and land powers at the provincial/regional level. Those who argue for police powers to be devolved to the provincial unit. which was not demanded by the majority community who are predominant in the districts other than the Northern and Eastern provinces. Some marginalised caste associations and individuals.2. While there were some who accepted that those powers are necessary for the proper functioning of the Provincial Councils that this may lead to too much power for Provincial Councils was also a concern. 55 . naturally because the reasons for power sharing model do not exist in the Southern and Western parts of the country. mainly in Jaffna. what is required is the full implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Hence. The debate relates to whether this subject should be with the Provincial Council and Administration or with the Centre. We discuss below. there was a suggestion for an asymmetric devolution for the Northern and Eastern provinces which is not inconsistent with constitution making practice.1. This is another bone of contention which divides political actors in the country as to the subject matter’s location and scope in the Constitution. the demand is for the withdrawal of those provisions or sustained objection to the implementation of those provisions and that these powers should continue to be with the Centre. it is necessary to realise that the demand for the full implementation of the provisions of the 13th Amendment itself demonstrates the pathetic state of the rule of law in the country. By logical extension. A detailed analysis of the factors which prompt the two divergent and opposing points of views suggests the following among others: a) One view is that the maintenance of law and order within a province shall be the responsibility of the elected government of the province. This will therefore negate 56 .also opposed giving police powers to the high caste dominated Northern Provincial Council. He or she cannot be heard to say that he or she does not have authority to ensure the maintenance of law and order though he or she is elected by the people and they have reposed confidence on him/her. the Chief Minister cannot evade the responsibility to be answerable to the elected body at the provincial level for the maintenance of law and order in the province. This situation will make the provincial government not answerable to the elected representatives not only for the maintenance of law and order in the province but also for the due execution of promises with regard to other matters made to the people. it clearly shows that some of the provisions of the fundamental law of the land are not implemented by successive governments which came to power after 1988 and that the Provincial Councils have not bothered to have recourse to the courts of law to ensure the implementation of the Constitution in full. if law and order in a province is not properly and satisfactorily maintained all other functions and duties which are to be performed by the elected legislature and executive at the provincial level cannot be discharged effectively and efficiently. Before the reasons for these claims and their merits are considered. Even if this were not to be true. there is a perception of this because the Police Force in the Centre has not been functioning as an objective. d) It is also a concern of the people who wanted the Police powers to be exercised by the Provincial Council system that the Police Force is highly politicised by the Centre and the personnel of the Police act in a manner to carry out the whims and fancies of the people who rule at the Centre irrespective of the legality or constitutionality of those actions. do not speak and function in the language of the majority of people living in those areas. delay. The said officers can act with impunity if they happen to enjoy the support of the powers-that-be at the Centre. – with regard to a majority of people who live in those areas. 57 . lack of awareness of concerns. independent and de-politicised force. the people feel that it is an unfriendly and insensitive Police Force which is administering law and order in their provinces. the very purpose of provincial democracy. in particular in the Northern and Eastern provinces. breach of fundamental and language rights. nor is it considered to represent a ‘civil’ service to the people. It is the observation by some that it is an ‘Occupying Force’ in the provinces. This has in practice resulted in many issues relating to the administration of justice – failure. the achievement of which was the desired goal of the Provincial Council system. As a result. etc. c) There is also a claim that the Police Force in these two provinces does not represent the motto of ‘Police is your Friend’. refusal. b) One of the other reasons for dissatisfaction with the current situation is that a substantial majority of the Police personnel in the provinces. even to the extent of being arrested on flimsy grounds. which are demanding the powers. the Centre’s legislators and executive ministers may entertain a fear as to whether they could be subjected to unwarranted hardship. in particular to the Northern and Eastern provinces. It is also sometimes raised that the efficient investigation and prosecution of suspected offenders when they move from one province to another will be difficult and hampered if the police powers are devolved to the provinces. it is suggested that when a party which is opposed to the ruling party at the Centre gains power at the provincial level legislature and executive. would be a perpetual threat to the territorial integrity of the country. 58 . This fear is not restricted to the provinces of the North and East only. g) There is also a lurking fear amongst some that the Police powers in the hands of the Provincial legislature and executive may be used arbitrarily by them to harm and harass the Central level legislators and/or the members of the Central executive. through the exercise of Police powers by the Provincial legislature and executive. it is expressed that the Police Force should not be in the hands of the Provincial Council/Administration as it will tend to support some groups from the Northern and Eastern provinces to work towards secession in the future though presently the attempts made by the extremists had failed. it applies to other provinces as well. f) It is also their claim that there is no need for this power to be devolved on the province because it could be efficiently and effectively discharged by the Centre. e) On the other hand. Their main fear is that giving Police powers to the provinces. the minority communities show the officially recorded census of population in these Provinces and the number of Tamil and Tamil speaking representatives elected from these Provinces to the national legislature and local 35 Development. security. This has consequently adversely affected their civil. existence and survival as separate communities. it had. social. in negotiations between the political leaders of the country in arriving at a durable and acceptable Constitution being formulated for this country from a reconciliation perspective. cultural. created confusion and left room for perpetuating controversy. It has been claimed that successive governments of the country have engaged in government aided colonisation of the majority community in the areas where Tamils and Tamil speaking peoples have been living predominantly for a long period of time. To underscore this.2. Judgments of the highest court in the country had not improved the situation.1. political. 59 . 9. h) There is also a fear that the police force will be further politicized by provincial politicians who will use the police force to harass and victimize political opponents. to the contrary. In this section we present the submissions of the people pertaining only to land powers to devolved units. environment and other issues relating to land are also discussed elsewhere under a separate section (see chapter 19). among others. Ethnic relations of the communities have suffered in the process on account of issues relating to how the subject of State land is handled in the Constitution. has been another most contentious issue. The governments have thus engendered a demographic imbalance in those areas and.2 State Land35 State land. economic development and threatened their identity. caused diminution of the political representative strength at the national. provincial and local level legislatures of the Tamils and Tamil speaking people. political. An opinion expressed in this regard is that all the land mass or territory in the country belongs to all the people in the country and should be available to be used and owned by any person in the country. also opposed the giving of land powers to the high caste dominated Northern Provincial Council. On the other hand. They further contend that it is a legitimate function of the government to colonise people in any part of the country.authorities. Marginalised caste groups and associations and individuals. 60 . They stated that the centre can continue to retain the right for land use for reserved subject and that the devolved unit shall release any land needed by the centre for use within a devolved unit exclusively for the purpose of a centre subject. They feel that there should not be any claim by a group or community over any area of land or land mass or territory as belonging to them or as their habitual place of residence. As the number of representatives in the national legislature continues to dwindle they feel that their rights and interests as communities within the fabric of the State are being progressively undermined and that they are driven to a powerless and vulnerable state with regard to their civil. as a subject matter of the devolved unit. mainly from Jaffna. economic and other rights. even some pro-devolution submissions from other areas argued that the subject State land should be the prerogative of the centre. in any form. cultural. social. Many Tamil speaking people in the Northern and Eastern provinces were of the view that land should be a subject matter of the devolved unit. Any dispute in this regard could be resolved by appealing to the Constitutional Court / Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. Anti-devolution faction is of course fully opposed to include land. Land issues are coupled with the notion that the traditional habitat of a community / ethnic group need to be preserved.The issue of land was also very important for Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils who had been living for more than a century in the estates. The three decades of war has brought a new dimension to this issue and has further aggravated the situation. Further it was pointed out that devolution of land powers is an essential component for any meaningful devolution. political. cultural and economic development as well as identity. They demanded that they should be entitled to a minimum plot of land for dwelling purposes and farming. agreements and proposals mooted out to resolve the land issue. Non-implementation of the essence embodied in these agreements and the failure on the part of the majoritarian ruling elite to consider the proposals put forward to resolve this contentious issue has caused the request that the land to be the subject matter of the devolved unit. The decisions over land must be made by those who are 61 . It evokes emotive sentiments among different peoples as groups or communities tend to view particular areas of land mass or territory as belonging to them or as their habitual place of residence while other communities and peoples disapprove of it. but also a resource which is closely linked with the people’s civil. social. Land is not only a precious physical asset. Most attempts to bring an end to this Government sponsored settlement schemes that alter the demography and composition of the Northern and Eastern provinces have proved futile and planned settlements still continue in those areas. There have been many reasons for this issue attracting so much controversy. existence and survival in the country. Attempts to change the demography by way of Government sponsored colonisation and/or settlement schemes was regarded as a means of imposing majoritarian ideology on minority communities. The consequence to this attempt was the pacts. security. the executive. It was argued that such devolution of power will pave the way for an ethnic minority to control and monopolise vast resources. ethnological or archaeological claims by Tamil people to any particular part of the land mass or territory as belonging exclusively to their community. will deprive and discriminate the distribution of lands to the land starved people in other provinces.directly answerable and accountable to the people and the people must have easy access to the decision makers. The main theme of arguments against devolving of land power is manifold. The Governor should act on the advice of the Chief Minister. b. They question any historical. particularly to the Northern and Eastern provinces.2. originally occupied by Sinhala. i. 9. The views of a member of the Committee who dissented on certain of the recommendations have also been noted. judiciary and legislature of the devolved unit. The Governor shall be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Chief Minister. Powers of the Governor a. almost one third or more of the extent of land in the country. that vesting power over land to the devolved unit. Some also argued that these areas which are now being claimed as historical homelands of the Tamil community.Buddhists. were in actual fact. Fears were also expressed that since the large chunk of virgin State land. we recommend the following with regard to the scope of devolved powers relating to the powers of the Governor. 62 . are in the Northern and Eastern provinces. mostly suitable for development. We also submit recommendations in relation to land and police powers at the devolved unit.2 Recommendations Based on the above. The Provincial High Post Commissions shall be responsible for appointing senior officers to the Provincial/Regional Unit and not the Governor. P.C. iii. It shall not be necessary for the Governor to assent to any bills passed by the provincial legislature. Provinces/Regions should encourage the establishment of alternate dispute resolution mechanism including traditional systems of resolving disputes. 37 Kushan D ’Alwis. P. 36 Kushan D’ Alwis. e. The Governor should not have any executive power. all bills shall be subject to pre and post judicial review by the Constitutional Court / Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. c. There shall be a Regional Advocate General. b. 63 . ii. The Chief Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Chief Minister. d. The Board of Ministers should not exceed 15-20% of the total number of members of the Provincial/Regional unit. one member37 was of the view that such a mechanism may interfere with the judicial system and was opposed to the establishment of such mechanism.C. One member had a dissenting view and instead suggested that the powers of the Governor which are in the present Constitution and/or Act Not 42 of 1987 shall be retained. Instead. Judiciary at Provincial/Regional level a. Executive Power at Provincial/Regional level The Chief Minister and the Board of Ministers shall be the executive arm of the devolved unit. However. If such powers are to be taken away an alternative institution at the centre shall be vested with such powers36. autonomous councils within ProvincialCouncils are established an autonomous council list will be created. environment international borrowing. Legislative Power at the Provincial/Regional level a. Two lists contained in the 2000 August Constitution Bill could be made use of subject to some revisions. 4) If. b.C. 64 . The member’s argument was that doing away with the Concurrent List reduces the power of the Centre to intervene in a province to protect the interests of a discriminated minority group in that province. iv. Namely: 1) Reserved List 2) Provincial Council List 3) Local Government List. One member38 would like to retain the Concurrent List. These can be referred for pre and post judicial review to the Constitutional Court/Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. international grants. land powers. The legislative power that will be given to the Provincial Unit shall have clear scope without any doubt as to whether it falls within the provincial or central government. foreign direct investment. administration of justice and archaeological sites are 38 Kushan D’ Alwis P. c. There shall be three lists. Provincial Councils will have statute making powers. as recommended. However he is agreeable to having two lists provided police powers. international development assistance. investigation and prosecution of suspected offenders the police within the province shall function independently from the political actors of the province. In respect of prevention. On such matters. 65 . there shall be a Prosecutor General at each Province who will be responsible for all matters relating to prevention. State Land The Committee differed on recommendation in this regard and therefore came up with two formulations indicated below: 39 Kushan D’ Alwis P. the police within a province shall be responsible and answerable to the Chief Minister and the Board of Ministers with regard to Law and Order within the province. The Provincial Police Commission shall comprise of: a. A person nominated by the National Police Commission vi.C. Chairperson to be appointed by the Governor of the Province b. A person nominated by the Chief Minister c. investigation and prosecution of suspected offenders within the province. dismissal and disciplinary actions regarding officers of the Provincial Police below the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. not given to the provincial government. Police Powers There should be one police force for the entire country. v. Provincial Police Commissions shall be established to deal with matters relating to the transfer. the member39 would like to retain the Concurrent List. Otherwise. However. 1) Most of the Committee members suggested: Establish a National Land Commission (NLC) vested with the power to formulate national policy on land including State land, land alienation, land use, human settlement and other related matters. Policies on land use, settlement, and alienation should prioritize local people. The NLC should adhere to principles 2.4 and 2.5 in Appendix II of the present Constitution. The NLC should be vested with the power to decide on land alienation and land use by Provincial Councils and government institutions. Any dispute between the Central Government and the Provincial Councils shall be decided by the NLC. Any party dissatisfied with the decisions of the NLC shall have the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court/Constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. With regard to State land, local authorities subject to other levels of government shall be in a position to obtain land for any of their activities. The National Land Commission (NLC) should comprise of: a. All Chief Ministers b. The Ministers in Charge of the subjects of Land, Irrigation, Mahaweli and Urban Development c. Heads of Ministries relevant to land and land development as ex-officio members d. 4 members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitution al Council to represent the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim and Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils. 66 2) Two Committee members40 suggested that: State land within a Province shall be a subject matter to be handled by the legislative and executive body of the Province. However, the Central Government shall have the authority to require a Provincial executive to release any piece of State land for its legitimate use in order to take forward any activity which falls within its purview of activities (specified in the Reserved List). And it shall be the duty of the Provincial executive to release such extent of State land within its Province to the Central Government to be utilised for any legitimate purpose falling within the Reserved List. When the Central Government decides to set up any institution or enterprise in a Province, it shall be the duty of the Central Government to consult and discuss with the relevant Provincial executive as to the suitability and desirability of having the institution or enterprise in the Province. The Central Government should not take steps to locate institutions and enterprises without following a cooperative and consensual process of consultation with the relevant Provincial executive. The Provincial executives shall adhere to the policy guidelines issued by the State Land Use Commission with regard to the proper utilisation practices, taking into consideration issues of forest cover, inter-generational equity, agricultural sustainability, land fragmentation, landlessness, etc., in using the State land within its territory. The State Land Use Commission shall consist of equitable number of members who will represent all the interests of the Centre and the Provinces and the powers and duties of such institution shall be formulated in such a manner 40 S.Thavarajah; N. Selvakkumaran 67 that no decision of such institution can be imposed on any Province without the consent of the representatives of such Province. vii. Provincial Public Service Provincial and local service delivery to the public shall be provided for in the relevant lists and the relevant government should be empowered to implement the decisions effectively and efficiently to serve the members of the public. viii. Centre to Confer Power to Provinces On subjects which fall within the Central government, the government shall be empowered to delegate implementation of their functions by the provincial and local government level administrators. ix. Environment There shall be a National Environment Commission (NEC) having representation from the Provinces as well. This Commission shall be empowered to formulate and declare national policy on the environment. Subject to those policies, environment shall be a devolved subject, in the sense that the environmental elements or aspects of each subject matter shall be handled by the respective tier of government. For example, housing which is a provincial council subject, the environmental aspect of housing shall be dealt with by the provincial council. Similarly, inter-provincial irrigation which is a central government subject, environmental aspect of this subject shall be dealt with by the central government. 68 Chapter 10 Local Government 10.1 Submission The Committee received many representations on local government. Those who argued for strengthening local government were basically demanding smaller local government units with greater citizen participation. Representations made to the Committee revealed that people expect more from local government rather than what they are performing at present. Further, the people expected mechanisms that could enable some form of control over local level elected representative bodies. They are also expecting community governance on local level affairs and acceleration of local development process which should be based on the principles of democracy, participation, inclusion, accessibility, transparency, empowerment, ownership and self- rule by citizens. According to the views of the public, although a large number of public representatives have been elected to different political institutions including Parliament, Provincial Councils and Local Government Authorities over the years, the problems and issues related to grassroots level development and their day to day activities remain unresolved. They also pointed out that around twenty eight public officers are engaged in public service delivery and development activities in every GramaNiladhari Division. Although large sums of public money are spent on them, their grievances and problems are not fully addressed. Furthermore, a significant number of people expressed their views on malpractices in public service delivery such as corruption, misuse of power, wasting resources, lack of transparency, lack of accountability to the public, weak cost- effectiveness and un-friendly behaviour towards the public or customers. They also mentioned that this has happened due to the lack of a mechanism for public auditing as 69 well as bureaucratic culture including the attitudes of the officers who feel they are masters of the public. Others contend that citizen participation in local government might alleviate some of these problems. Also, many others pointed out that most of the development projects and programmes are unsuccessful or unable to provide the expected outcomes due to the lack of people’s participation and accountability to the public. Moreover, they are initiated by the centre or external sources without consultation of the local people. As they pointed out development projects/ programmes and other activities related to the general public or their day-to-day lives must be initiated at the grassroots level with the participation of the local people. A significant number of people mentioned that though successive governments have spent large sums of money for community and rural development, most of them eventually created many other issues instead of providing expected outcomes. Some of the specific issues raised by the people are listed below:  Lack of citizen participation and public consultation at all levels of government;  Members of the local government institutions have turned out to be contractors and businessmen instead of being genuine representatives of the public;  There is no proper co-ordination and a linking mechanism among various field officers of Line Ministries, Provincial Ministries and Local Government Institutions;  Politicisation of local government officers;  Lack of sufficient resources for Local Government institutions to function effectively;  The powers and functions of Local Government Institutions have been taken away through the Urban Development Authority, Ceylon Electricity Board, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, etc.; 70  Local Government institutions are not properly consulted by relevant authorities in implementing development projects under decentralised projects;  Estate settlements do not come under the purview of Local Government public service delivery and as a result the estate management has the controlling power in dealing with day to day matters of the estate sector population. Estate settlements should be brought under the purview of Local Government public service delivery and the estate management should work under the directions and guidance of the Local Government institutions;  Local Government institutions which have to work in multi-lingual communities find it difficult to serve the community in the language they speak and understand. Therefore the language policy should be properly implemented to overcome this issue in order to provide efficient and effective services through Local Government institutions. 10.1.1 Special Issues and Problems Regarding Malayaha (Up Country) Tamil Community In the above context, a significant number of representations pointed out that the present local government system does not act justifiably and equitably in respect of all communities in Sri Lanka, particularly towards the Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils in the plantation sector. The representations made by Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils pointed out that many of the services provided by the local governments are inaccessible to them, because of the particular lacuna in the existing laws. The plantation people who are scattered in 14 districts in the country made the following observations that need to be considered in the new Constitution.  Present local government system does not fully incorporate human settlements in the estate sector; 71  Pradeshiya Sabhas are not formed based on uniform criteria (such as population and land size) which lead to discriminatory action against people living in the plantation sector reinforcing inaccessibility to Local government services. 10. Grama Sabha or Gam Sabha as it is variously named are generally in agreement that political power must be devolved to the lowest possible level. namely the village. 19(xxii) and 134(4) have created barriers for estate population to enjoy the public service delivery.2 The Concept of Grama Rajya/Grama Sabha/Gam Sabha Public representations on Grama Rajya. 15 of 1987.g.Nuwara Eliya and Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya Sabhas)  Political interference exists in establishing new local government units and in administrative regulations and democratic decision making process rather than responding to the aspirations of people and their needs.g. as a form of local government and hence the adjective Grama or Gama in the name given to the proposed entity. 72 . Human settlements in the estate sector are recognised as private entities by the LGAs.  Lack of Tamil speaking officers in the LGAs hascreated an impediment to receiving efficient services by the Tamil speaking public.  Estate sector electors only use the vote for electing members to Local Government Authorities (LGA’s) while they do not have rights to receive service delivery of LGAs. Sections 2(1). Similar problems were reported in areas where there was a minority of Sinhala speaking people in North and Eastern Provinces. (e. 33. e. 19(xiv).1.  Sector based discriminatory provisions / clauses in the existing Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. exploitation by the middle man and unfair trading practices are widespread in the rural economy. and continue with traditional ways of life based on crafts etc. The objective of the proposed system is to statutorily establish an institutional mechanism of self-rule or governance and self-reliance in managing affairs at the village level for active participation of citizens in decision making to serve the objective of improving the living standards of the villagers. education. storage and processing and thus bringing economic benefits to the villagers. and engage in environmental conservation. the commons. Furthermore. There is a felt need for initiating at the village level.. Villagers themselves could actively engage in the development of one’s local area through the administration of local resources such as forests. to sell the goods produced by villagers to a larger market and reduce wastage of produce by improving transport. A village-based trading system has to be developed. 73 . The need for such a new political structure has arisen mainly due to extreme politicisation and bureaucratisation of local governance and corruption found in party politics leading to abuse of power by politicians and the bureaucracy at all levels. Politicians and the elite have aligned together in exploiting the rural economy to their advantage to the neglect of felt socio economic needs of the ordinary villagers. development programmes covering areas such as health. transport and road development with a view to efficiently delivering these services and infrastructure development to the community so that economic developmentat the village level could take place.The need for devolution of power to the village level is perceived as a means of overcoming malfunctioning of governance at the village level and ensuring active direct participation of citizens in the structure of democratic politics. How the Grama Rajyas are linked to the general political structure of the country is conceptualised differently. 74 . Citizens elect their representatives to the parliament and other elected bodies but are reduced to the role of passive spectators in between elections. representatives rule.Therefore meaningful devolution of political power to the local level is perceived as essential to achieving economic development. The public views the concept of Grama Rajya as an opportunity to make village level politics free of the much maligned influence of party politics. is that representative democracy has failed in its practice. They are unable to exert a sufficient influence on the representatives they themselves elected. Citing the mandate given to them by the electorate. Citizens have lost the ability to hold politicians accountable. without proper mechanisms to consultthe electorate on issues of governance or development. several villages forming a Grama Niladhari(GN) division. and several GN divisions coming to form the Grama Rajya. linking it with existing Pradeshiya Sabha and / or Provincial Councils or newly proposed District Sabha and finally with the national level assembly or Parliament. Inability to recall elected representatives in the event of their failure to fulfil the mandate assigned to them by the electorate is a major drawback of the existing political system. Apart from the development perspective. another argument for local government. social justice and wellbeing for the rural people through improving the management of economic affairs and governance at the village level. The basic form of Grama Rajya is conceptualized generally as comprising an organisational structure in which the village forms the basic unit. This seeks bodies in a broad based ward system that would be an enhancement of horizontal democracy. 10. Already some civil society groups have been working with people in local government areas to sit in local councils and act as observers to give an input to local governance issues. The argument is that the next local government elections that are announced to be held under the Ward system can be taken as an opportunity to form and strengthen the Ward based people’s or citizens’ committees and organizations. 75 . as in the case of the now defunct GramodayaMandalaya experimented during an earlier period but which allegedly failed due to the refusal of Members of Parliament to authorise funding to the Gramodaya Mandalayas.3 Grama Rajya of Members of Village Level Community Organizations One proposal is to constitute Grama Rajya with leaders of village level community organisations. An alternative view sees it as a means to enhance people’s participation within the existing local government system and therefore via direct elections taking the village as the basic unit with the villager as elector. in the forming of Urban and Municipal Council areas. It is also argued that the concept of Grama Rajya need not be limited to the village or rural areas but can be equally applicable to urban areas as well. with a three tier structure that comprises the a) local b) district and c) national level political institutes.One view sees the Grama Rajya as a means to replace Provincial Councils. An advanced version of the above idea is that of forming Ward Committees of Citizen representatives of civil society organisations located within the system of local government to look after the interests of the people in the respective wards of local government.1. infrastructure. The principle of subsidiarity gives primacy to the lowest level of governing institutions i. and based on the January 8th movement of citizens’ groups which manifested active voluntary direct participation of citizens in the national political discourse and action. is the idea of forming citizens groups in every district.) (ii) youth (iii) women (iv) industry and services (education. the Grama Sabha concept is considered the primary component of this exercise. This may be constitutionally incorporated into the existing political structure in a supervisory and monitoring capacity with the power to initiate a process to recall members of parliament based on their performance.Linked to the idea of enhancing people’s participation in exercising democracy. In short. First is the creation of an institutional structure to function with representatives elected on the basis of common sectoral interests (instead of representatives based on divisive party politics) such as (i) food production (farming.1. the following suggestions are made.e. local government. 10. The principle says that ‘whatever the local government can handle should be left with the local government system. people-oriented government. the promotion and widespread application of the principle of subsidiarity needs to be at the heart of democratic. To make Grama Sabhas meaningful and effective at the village or ward level. fisheries etc. When applied to the situation at hand the principle of subsidiarity suggests that Constitution must restore to the citizens at the periphery sufficient powers to enable them to look after local problems without reference to the larger units of government. In this instance. and so on.4 The Principle of Subsidiarity The principle of subsidiarity helps us in conceptualising the proposed changes to bring about GramaRajya in the following manner.’ And only the rest should go to the provinces. 76 . ) (v) resources (environment. 77 .). culture.5 Local Government as the Second Tier of Devolution In the following section. (b) local development. religion.health etc. A stronger conceptualisation of Grama Sabha posits that local government should be made the second tier of devolution. community leaders.1. going below the Pradeshiya Sabhas which are too big to play this role and therefore smaller units below the Pradeshiya Sabhas should be established which may be called Grama Sabhas. powers. In many instances. and (d) inclusive democracy. c) citizen participation in governance. and functions of Grama Sabhas can be conceptualised by drawing lessons from the Indian Panchayat Raj system. We felt it was more meaningful to use the term ‘Grama Sabha’ meaning the Village Council given that what is proposed is a form of council rather than a ‘State’ as the term Rajya suggests. At the moment. there should be a strong mechanism to ensure that the allocations do reach the Grama Sabhas. 10. they do not remit the funds that are due to local bodies. Second is to provide equitable sum of money from the central government to all these village and ward level units spread across the country so that they could manage their own affairs based on their own sets of priorities. The composition. While money for the Grama Sabha can come via provincial councils maintaining the link between these two forms of local government. the first being the Provincial Councils. elders etc. powers and functions of local government should be expanded to make them effective institutions of (a) local democracy. In order to make such a transformation more attention should be paid to the lowest units of local government. The role. we begin to discuss the concept of Grama Sabha. There should be funding to Grama Sabhas from the central government. to make them relatively independent of Provincial Councils as well as to ensure their financial autonomy. local bodies are at the mercy of the Provincial Councils and the Chief Ministers. representations also sought to push further the idea of democracy to conceptualise a political structure that would enable citizens at the local level to have a more direct and active role in national level politics enhancing direct participatory democracy.in a manner that enables increased participation of town/village level citizens in deliberating on the common good at the national level 78 . This is very important to prevent the capture of Grama Sabhas by village elites. It would provide direct democratic checks and balances with power to recall citizens’ representatives participating at all levels of government. ruling party agents and political brokers. The Grama Sabha system should be designed to enable the participation in local governance. Going beyond the GramaSabhas and the subsidiarity principle of governance. the local minorities (both ethnic and social).6 Going beyond Grama Sabha and Subsidiarity Principle towards a Genuine Citizens’ Democracy. through compulsory representation by means of a quota for women. the allocations by the Provincial Councils are a mechanism to control local councils.1. Representation of various social categories is also assured at the national level. It is a confederated council system where direct participation of citizens is assured by electing representatives who act as delegates of the citizens to successively higher sets of councils rising up to the national level. 10.For them. It provides a way of linking the different tiers of governance structure – central/provincial/local . The proposed system would be an answer to many of the concerns raised by the public in their representations on the existing representative democracy. It would successfully address the issue of the failure of representative democracy to be accountable to the electors. as happened under the Gramodaya Mandala system. the youth and the poor. With electorates kept very small (of the order of a100). The Committee of such chairpersons shall form the Cabinet.politics. What is envisaged is a three tier structure of administration where a basic unit a ‘ward’ consists of about 100 electors and the level one being Local Government consisting of about 100 ward representatives representing about 10.000 electors. medical practitioners. the term of 79 . justice. industries etc. Each subcommittee shall elect a chairperson. academics. The two main criteria are the ‘Right of Recall’. school teachers. and another 30 members elected on a national basis to represent group interests; one each representing peasants. The next level which is the Provincial Government consisting of about 100 Local Government councillors representing about one million electors. The powers and responsibilities of each level of administration in the proposed structure are to be centralised from the periphery to the centre. estate workers. other entrepreneurs such as traders. The National Assembly will thus have about 60 members.. of whom a minimum of fifteen (and a maximum of 45) shall be female. general administration and law enforcement. scientists. which will elect the Prime Minister from among themselves. food and agriculture. two (a male and a female) from each province. education. large industrialists. university students. There will exist the power of recall at all levels. medium scale industrialists. small industrialists. architects. engineers. bankers etc. recall of the representative by the electors can be assured and the assemblies so elected being also made to be small (not more than 100 members) meaningful interaction among them is assured. finance. industrial workers. fishers. and small and manageable institutions. 30 elected from among provincial councillors. The National Government consists of 60 representatives. The National assembly that will elect the President from outside shall divide itself into about 12 subcommittees representing the major areas of governance: defence and foreign affairs. workers in service industries. health. These Gramiya Jana Sabhas shall be deemed as the Public Consultative Bodies within the respective local authority areas. establishing such a system of state would require a radical social imaginary to be developed among the citizenry compared to what is at present.2 Recommendations We propose two alternative recommendations as follows: 1. 10. Keeping this in mind. every four years or so. the following recommendations are made. However. In addition to the existing Municipal Councils. It is also recommended that the Gramiya Jana Sabhas. Urban Councils and Municipal Councils. All elections scheduled to an agreed month. Such Gramiya Jana Sabhas shall have authority to play an advisory and supervisory role in the functioning of the local government institutions.office of all bodies can be fixed. Urban Councils and Municipal Councils shall be empowered to administratively coordinate and take action for the larger good of the people of the areas. A restructuring of our political institutions on the lines outlined above would provide a remedy for the failure of representative democracy especially in terms of providing space for active participation of citizens in the political life of the country. Pradeshiya Sabhas. 80 . Urban Councils. This will minimise the cost and disruption caused by unscheduled elections. there shall be Gramiya Jana Sabhas (GramaRajya) at village level to take part. Pradeshiya Sabhas. among other things. in the development activities in the locality. It is also recommended that the human settlements in the estates must be declared as a part of the village system and form part of the Gramiya Jana Sabhas and Pradeshiya Sabhas. Gam Sabhas and Town Sabhas must be established in addition to the existing Municipal Councils and Urban Councils. Urban Councils and Municipal Councils shall be empowered to administratively coordinate and take action for the larger good of the people of the areas. It is also recommended that the Gam Sabhas. which are too big to play this role. 81 . Urban Council and Municipal Council. Town Councils.2. It is also recommended that the human settlements in the estates must be declared as a part of the village system and form part of the Gam Sabha and Town Sabha. Instead of the present Pradeshiya Sabhas. justice and rights. or 82 . b) Enacts. crime and prevention. 11. applies or interprets any law. democratic and free society. and international relations are at the centre of public representations on Directive Principles as outlined below. a) Applies or interprets this Constitution. Social harmony. It was requested that the Constitution should specifically enshrine the principle of disability as a normal part of human variation. Chapter 11 Directive Principles of State Policy 11. These Directive Principles shall guide all organs of government and all public officers at national. environment both natural and human with their interconnections.1 Submissions Public representations were made to the effect that the Directive Principles of State Policy shall guide all organs of the State towards the establishment of a society founded upon the principles of pluralism. It was also proposed by the people that the Directive Principles should specifically acknowledge Sri Lanka’s commitments in the core human rights framework. tolerance and social justice. provincial and local government levels and all persons whenever any of them.2 Recommendations Members of the Committee unanimously agree on the following recommendations: The Directive Principles of State Policy herein contained are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to follow them for the establishment of a just. f) The establishment of a just social order in which the means of production. so as best to serve the common good.1 Directive principles 1. c) Makes or implements public policy decisions 11. livestock and fisheries are distributed among the State. the continuous and sustainable improvement of living conditions and the full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities. c) The realisation by all citizens of an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families. clothing and housing. distribution and exchange inclusive especially of the traditional food production sectors of agriculture. economic and political) shall guide all the institutions of the national life. a social order in which justice (social. g) The raising of the moral and cultural standards of the People and ensuring the full development of human personality. d) The promotion of inclusive.2. and the social product.the objectives of which include– a) The full realisation of the fundamental rights and freedoms of all persons. e) Equitable distribution of all natural and material resources. 83 . The State is pledged to establish in Sri Lanka a Democratic Socialist Society . cooperative and private enterprise as well as individual entrepreneurs. and h) The complete eradication of illiteracy and the assurance to all persons of the right to universal and equal access to education at all levels. integrated and sustainable development by the State. b) The promotion of the welfare of the People by securing and protecting as effectively as it may. including adequate food. religious and social groups while maintaining its plural character and preserving diversity. linguistic and other groups and shall take effective steps in the fields of teaching. including the racial. past conduct including insurrection against the State excluding conviction for grave offences. 6. 5. class. caste. the State shall strengthen national unity by promoting co-operation and mutual confidence among all sections of the People of Sri Lanka. It shall be the duty of the State to ensure peaceful coexistence and harmony among all ethnicities. 4. 3. 7. The State shall safeguard the independence. The State shall strengthen and broaden the democratic structure of government and the democratic rights of the People by decentralising administration and by affording all possible opportunities to the People to participate at every level in national life and in government. marital status. mental or physical disability. occupation. It should be the responsibility of the State to accord due protection to all vulnerable groups including persons with diverse sexual and gender orientations. political opinion or affiliations. actions and policies or marginalized and segregated from the mainstream need to be provided special arrangements for their future development and upliftment. ethnicity. religious. No person or group shall be discriminated on the basis of race. The State shall ensure equality of opportunity to citizens. unity and the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka. belief. gender. education and information in order to eliminate discrimination and prejudice. sovereignty. sexual or gender orientation and identities. language. 84 . 2. religion. Those who are affected by State laws. 9. The State shall ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment. promote social equity through bringing an end to poverty and marginalization. maintain and promote general welfare and assistance as necessary to citizens without any political or any other partiality through the national services. police station. Stateless persons and aliens. free health & public transport should be maintained as public services without allowing them to be subjugated to private interests that dominate the market. commission of inquiry. 12. It shall be the duty of the State to ensure social. refugees. 11. cultural. 10. tribunal. The State shall eliminate economic and social privilege and disparity and the exploitation of individual by individual or by the State. 14. provincial councils or local government institutions and provide necessary finances for their implementation. State shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons have a right to free legal representation before a court. Free education. The State shall ensure social security and welfare. prison and such other bodies. ensure economic rights of the people by preparation of 41 See footnote 43 at page 96 85 . The State shall recognize and ensure the protection of the basic rights of asylum seekers. economic and political rights of its citizens. 13. 15. 8. Customary rights of various communities which are consistent with the recognized fundamental rights be protected and ensured41. take measures to reduce green gas emissions. mental. moral. The State shall promote the special care and protection of senior citizens 22. language. The State shall create the necessary economic and social environment to enable people of all religious faiths to make a reality of the religious principles. health. and to protect them from exploitation and discrimination. The State shall protect. strive to ensure and maintain a minimum forest cover within acceptable international standards. 16. 17. 21. The State shall ensure that development work shall be carried out in an environmentally safe manner minimizing pollution and duly safeguarding 86 . physical. forests. religious and social. The State shall ensure that persons with disabilities are informed through accessible communications at all levels of government of situations of risk or emergency including human and natural disasters. agriculture. 19. education. housing. systematic public policies on land. The State shall recognise and protect the family as the basic unit of society. for the benefit of the community. minerals. public transportation and other collective goods. preserve and improve the environment including the earth resources and assets. so as to ensure their full development. The State shall promote with special care the interests of children and youth. the fauna and flora. 23. The State shall assist the development of the cultures and the languages of the people. 20. 18. in line with international standards and efforts. water resources. and that specific measures are taken to guarantee their protection and safety on an equal basis with others. water. Persons with disabilities shall be respected and accepted as a part of human diversity and humanity. The State shall take measures to protect all citizens against all forms of exploitation including economic exploitation. The State shall protect the rights of labour as incorporated in the ILO core conventions on fundamental rights at work. 31. The State shall see that no one is arbitrarily deprived of ownership of their land without due process of law adhering to relevant international conventions. In acquiring land for development processes due compensation should be paid to land owners prior to such acquisitions. The State shall recognize Cooperative System as an alternative to Market and State and is duty bound to facilitate Cooperative Movement and assure the prevention of political interference in the management of cooperatives. National industries should be promoted giving priority to manufacturing economy through the preparation of a national policy. 24. 25. therights and interests of private citizens and communities who are affected in the process. 28. 87 . 26. including their right to a livelihood. No State owned organizations or shares of any State organization or any asset of the State shall be sold or privatized unless the prior approval of the parliament is obtained by way of a resolution presented to it. The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties. 30. 27. Rural agriculture shall be protected and supported along the way of life associated with paddy agriculture. 29. The State shall provide adequate safeguards for the protection of the rights afforded to Sri Lankan migrant workers even if they are in foreign lands. The State shall ensure that it maintains friendly relations with all nations with cultural. In the exercise of the sovereignty of the people all economic treaties/ agreements/ covenants that are to be entered into on behalf of Sri Lanka. social. The State shall recognize and act in accordance with its international treaty commitments in economic. in particular the human rights of women. the State shall go through a mandatory process involving the parliament prior to such ratification. social. human trafficking. 33. 36. 40. cultural. 88 . 38. civil and political rights. crime. 32. security and co-operation. economic and technological exchange. 35. 39. 34. except in the case of grave crimes and especially those committed against women. children and people with disabilities. The State shall ensure that all forms of punishment should be reformative and shall be proportionate to the offence. and the establishment of a just and equitable international economic and social order and shall endeavour and foster respect for international law. The State shall take adequate measures to prevent transnational organized crimes while providing sufficient safeguards for victims of trafficking of persons. 37. The State shall ably assist its citizens to secure an adequate livelihood ensuring a guaranteed minimum and equal wage for equal work for both men and women. children and those with physical and mental disabilities. corruption. forced labour. The State shall eradicate and eliminate bribery. The State shall promote international peace. consumption of addictive substance. It is the fundamental duty of the State. b. 44. be polite to them. To uphold and defend the Constitution and the law. It is the primary duty of the State. c.2. To preserve and protect public property and to combat misuse and waste of public property. 43. the State shall promote civic nationalism and liberal patriotism based on most enlightened religious and secular principles. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms are inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations and accordingly it is the duty of every person in Sri Lanka: a. and maintain the best professional standards and refrain from favouritism. all State institutions and representatives/officials to recognize the Constitution as the supreme and fundamental law of the country and obey its provisions. and cosmopolitanism. 11.2 Fundamental duties of State and its officials 42. On the contrary. 41.3 Fundamental duties of citizens 45. 11. nepotism or any kind of misdeeds. To further national interest and to foster national unity. to refrain from promoting in any manner ethno-nationalism in the country directly or indirectly. It is the primary duty of all State officials including the police officers and members of the Executive to serve the citizens.2. fundamental human rights. It is the duty of the State to ensure that its obligations under international covenants and conventions and treaties signed by the State are ratified within a period of one year. 89 . It is the fundamental duty of all citizens to refrain from hate speech or expressions that could lead to incitement or social disharmony. it agreed to recommend the provision in the Indian Constitution with regard to the Application of the Principles contained in this section. d. There were strong submissions from people requesting that the Directive Principles should be justiciable. 47. 46. While the Committee was sympathetic with this view. The provisions contained in this Chapter shall not be enforceable in any Court or Tribunal. To respect the rights and freedoms of others. To protect nature and conserve its riches. and e. 90 . 1 Submissions On the whole. Chapter12 Fundamental Rights 12. Several submissions were made by groups based on age-related categories. 91 . social. the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic. Many who came before the Committee stressed the need to include in the new Constitution a comprehensive Bill of Rights in keeping with developments internationally where rights have developed from the first generation of rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (HR) in 1948 to include other human rights instruments. Almost all those who made representations orally and in writing called for greater democratisation of the polity. The rights enunciated in these international covenants should be reflected in the Bill of Rights in the new Constitution. the submissions on Fundamental Rights (FR) (political. cultural and economic rights) and group rights unanimously requested for the strengthening and broadening of the FR section as well as the better implementation of the Constitutional provisions. ethnic. Sri Lanka is a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Broadening the chapter in the Constitution on human rights can be regarded as one step towards democratisation. civil. Some of these groups are also minority groups within larger groups at regional or local level caught up in local majoritarian politics. Social and Cultural Rights among many other international covenants and conventions. gender and sexual identities and special needs. These groups requested special recognition and protection as they are often subjected to oppression or exploitation because of their identity. linguistic and religious identities. practices etc. The Committee received submissions from women’s groups. The submissions made by all these different groups called for recognition of their specific cultural identities – language. Kandy. exclusion and marginalisation 92 . groups in Moneragala. women. communities of African descent in Puttalam and religious minority groups. Badulla and Batticaloa. Burghers. It is important to recognise that majoritarian politics become apparent at different levels of the society and polity not only with regard to ethnic relations.It should be noted. minor ethnic groups and indigenous groups are especially vulnerable in this regard. but also religion. Malays. Moneragala. because as individuals and groups they are subject to discrimination. Telugu speaking communities. that minority/majority dynamics change at local levels. There is also the danger that individual freedoms are at risk of infringement by dominant groups and their ideologies. caste. Colombo and. As the submissions received by the Committee showed. This is most visible in the context of cultural rights which are often forced through coercion and imposition of authority. Ratnapura. national ethnic compositions change at local levels. For many groups. They also asked for special measures in representative bodies and affirmative action to compensate for years of neglect. Vavuniya. Kegalle. Malayali groups. Badulla. Killinochchi. Submissions were made before the Committee by Malayaha (Up-Country) Tamils from NuwaraEliya. small ethnic and religious groups who described exploitation and domination at local levels. the Portuguese speaking Burgher community of Batticaloa. demands for affirmative action and recognition of specific cultural identities come as a result of seeking protection in terms of group identities. Ādivāsis. livelihoods. caste groups. Therefore it is necessary that steps are taken to ensure the rights and protection of groups who are vulnerable to exclusion and discrimination from locally dominant groups. Different dynamics then come into play creating new minorities. class and other socio-cultural differences. For example. Enactment No 60 of 1938 to Village Committee Ordinance. The dangers of majoritarianism at different levels should be recognised and addressed. taking into account the multiplicity of identities in Sri Lankan society while also recognising the need to protect the rights of special groups. Taking into consideration the submissions made. Malayaha (Up Country) Tamils expressed their views that even if they are predominantly concentrated in the Nuwara Eliya district. Village Council Laws No 6 of 1964. Village Committee Ordinance No 26 of 1871 and 1937. This may be a result of the dominance of the majority culture. Many of these groups also described discrimination when accessing public services as the majority groups are dominant in the public sector and occupy most of the decision making positions.at different levels. However. Estate Medical Service Ordinance 93 . their rights to access public services are denied due to discriminative local government acts and politicised public services42. It should be noted that we have used the language provided by individuals and groups who made submissions in formulating the following recommendations. Estate Labour (Indian) Ordinance No 13 of 1889. Therefore. Many members of the public pointed out the importance of covering private sectors too in the jurisdiction of FR/HR issues with proper enforcement mechanisms because a large number depend on the private sector for their employment. 42 See Pradeshiya Saba Act No 15 of 1998. livelihood. and even services such as education and health. it is necessary to seek ways in the new Constitution of affirming individual rights. the Committee recommends that the chapter on fundamental rights should be improved by the addition of the following substantial human rights as a Bill of Rights. Therefore in addition to the legislation on equality through Equality Protection 94 .2 Recommendations The Committee recommends a new Bill of Rights with the following provisions: 1. employment. In the representations that were made to us it was stressed that the right to equality will not mean only the rule of law. Right to Life It is strange that this fundamental right was not included in the 1978 Constitution although it existed in the 1972 Constitution. instances of caste discrimination in existing customary laws and practices. environment. For instance. Propose the following clause: “Every person has an inherent right to life. Anti-discrimination laws have to be enacted to protect the right to equality.12. The Right to Life lies at the core of human life and is enshrined in many of the international conventions and treaties to which Sri Lanka is a signatory. There should be legislation to protect the right to equality. Some of these are very sensitive issues that need special attention and have to be settled through the intervention of civil society. It has to be broader than that. The Right to Life has to be specifically added as many F/HRs such as the right to health. But it is seen that the Supreme Court in its judgements on cases involving the violation of fundamental rights has legally accepted the Right to Life. 2. housing. flows from this basic right to life. people brought to our notice. livelihood. Right to Equality The Right to Equality is the foundation on which a democratic society can be built. labour. liberty and security of the person and no person shall be arbitrarily deprived of life liberty and security”. education. in health. sexual orientation. cultures.  No person or group shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race. or sexual and gender identities. we suggest that an Anti-Discrimination Commission be appointed to deal with these matters. age.  Revise Article 16 of the current Constitution as it enables laws that contravene principles in the Constitution to remain in force. most particularly in the family.Law. caste. civil status. social origin.  Laws.  Men and women shall have equal rights. the poor. Such measures shall not be considered discrimination within the provisions of this Constitution.  In recognition of past marginalisation and discrimination. or traditions that are against the dignity. in shelter. marital status. We propose the inclusion of the following clauses in the Bill of Rights:  Every citizen is guaranteed the right to equality and its enforcement. religion. The Constitution shall ensure the equality of women. in education. in the ownership of property. both in law and in practice. in employment. people with disabilities. in the workplace and in politics. welfare. The Committee recommends appointing a representative high level committee to go into the question of traditional laws and customs with a view to 95 . maternity. pregnancy. illiterate and members of oppressed caste groups or any other specially identified group. customs. or interest of women or those that undermine their status are prohibited. language. the State shall undertake specific measures necessary to achieve equality for marginalised and discriminated groups such as women. widowhood. in livelihoods. mental or physical disability. engaging in a consultative process with all communities in terms of revising/repealing some elements within the customary and traditional laws which may be considered discriminatory43. cruel and inhuman treatment in private and public places  Right to exercise autonomy and enjoy bodily integrity including decisions concerning reproduction 43 Kushan D’ Alwis P. torture and suffered as a result of unacceptable delays and gaps in the judicial process. The Committee also had submissions from people who had been subjected to arbitrary detention. Human Dignity Recognise the inherent and individual dignity. detention and punishment of persons. This is an area which the Sri Lankan State has drawn condemnation from domestic and international human rights defenders and bodies. autonomy and personhood of every person.Faiz are agreeable to the rights set out in this section on Fundamental Rights subject to the restrictions set out in Articles 15 and 16 of the present Constitution . Freedom and Security of the Person Many representations were made with regard to the detention and treatment of detainees. Additionally. 4. 3.C and M. The Report from the Committee on a New Chapter on Fundamental Rights for the New Constitution (2009)has an extensive section (Section 13) relating to the arrest. we recommend that the following areas should be included in the Bill of Rights:  No person shall be deprived of freedom arbitrarily nor be detained without proper trial.M. 96 .  Freedom from torture and degrading.Y. gender identity or gender and sexual orientation have the right to marry and to found a family. judicial process and release from detention  The right not to be deported where a possibility is that person will be tortured upon such deportation. during marriage and its dissolution 6. representations were made on the understanding that Article 9 of the 97 .  Ensure that the State will rehabilitate and release prisoners treating them with dignity and the opportunities for reform 5. including in the home and family as well as in the electoral process.  All persons of full age without any limitation due to race. This was based on two arguments. Belief. correspondence and any other type of otherwise private communication. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage. the right to be protected from arbitrary interference with family life. the inviolability of the home. Freedom of Religion. nationality or religion. Firstly. This should include protection from interference and surveillance of medical and other records.  Ensure proper procedures during detention. Right to Privacy and Family Life  Every person has the right to privacy.  The right to privacy as a fundamental right should also be specified along with its implications for persons with disabilities. Conscience and Thought The Committee received many representations on the need to strengthen the clause on freedom of religion and belief. correspondence and communication and shall not be subjected to unlawful attacks on such person’s honour and reputation.  There shall be no discrimination against citizenship status on the grounds of race. conscience and religion.  Rights of non-believers should also be respected. For example. language. Representations were also made that even if Article 9 is changed or repealed. religion. 98 . This should be retained with minor revisions and the addition of the following:  No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of the fundamental right declared and recognised by this Article. Chapter 3) already provides for freedom of thought. We propose the following:  All citizens are equally entitled to the rights. maternity. Association  Retain Section 14 (1) of the 1978 Constitution. the Constitution should provide strong protection for religious freedom. 7. privileges and benefits of citizenship and equally subject to the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. pregnancy. or sexual and gender identities. existing Constitution will not change and therefore the need to ensure strong Constitutional guarantees for the freedom and protection for religions other than Buddhism. Demonstration. Citizenship This issue of citizenship came up strongly especially among people of Indian origin. civil status. sexual orientation. Freedom of Expression. with regard to the rights of dual citizens especially their rights to land. Assembly. marital status. age. mental or physical disability. widowhood. 8. In the 1978 Constitution (Section 10. The rights of citizenship were also discussed. property and politics elicited many different views. Picket. Petition. caste. 9. 10. there were requests to strengthen and enhance this provision by also addressing some of the barriers people face when attempting to return. Right to Fair Administrative Action Many people came before us with grievances regarding access to services and unfair administrative practices. this was one of the most common causes of frustration with the State sector. While not all those barriers can be addressed through the Constitution . People cited instances where they were waiting for years for their grievances to be heard or to be responded to. There were also no mechanisms or the existing mechanisms were ineffective in responding to grievances. In the light of this very sensitive issue. we propose a clause similar to what is in the Constitution of Kenya: 99 . our recommendations are as follows:  Include a section on duty of the State to facilitate return in the Directive Principles  Include the following specific clauses:  Every citizen shall be entitled to return to the Republic  No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of the right to return to his or her own country 11. Freedom in Movement and Residence Retain Section 14 (1) of the 1978 Constitution. Right to Return The attention of the Committee was drawn to the difficulties faced by those seeking to return to Sri Lanka after having been forced to leave due to the war. While the 1978 Constitution recognises the right to return to Sri Lanka. In fact.  Parliament shall enact legislation to give effect to the rights in clause (1) and that legislation shall—(a) provide for the review of administrative action by a court or.  If a right or fundamental freedom of a person has been or is likely to be adversely affected by administrative action. we are of the view that the right to health care be included as an FR/HR as follows:  The Constitution guarantees to its citizens that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standards of physical.  Every person has the right to administrative action that isexpeditious. the exorbitant cost of private health care as well as the lack of regulation in the sector. mental and social health care. Therefore. the person has the right to be given written reasons for the action. The Committee received submissions that complained about difficulties accessing health care. and (b) promote efficient administration. the quality of health care and medical treatment. Every citizen has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing including access to medical care. an independent and impartial tribunal. 12. 100 . efficient. if appropriate. lawful. based on Article 29. preventive services and drinking water. Right to Health In Sri Lanka the right to health care is not included as a fundamental right but only indirectly mentioned in Article 27 (2)(C) in the Chapter on Directive Principles which is. not justiciable and not protected by any court. The right to health needs to be accompanied by an appropriate section in the chapter on Directive Principles which will provide direction for health policies in line with Sri Lanka’s long standing commitment to free health care. reasonable and procedurally fair. there were strong submissions by individuals and groups from around the country that demanded that the State continue to play a strong role in education. 101 . Water. Right to Education Similar to the right to health care. including maintaining and strengthening the policy on free education. particularly higher education. While people were aware of the difficulties faced by the State to respond to the rising demand for education. Housing and Social Security  Right to food security and food sovereignty  An adequate standard of living.  No person may be denied emergency medical treatment. including adequate food. the right to education is not included as a fundamental right in the current Constitution. 13. Food. We are of the view that the right to education should be included as a fundamental human right and should recognise Sri Lanka’s tradition of free education. Concerns were raised regarding rising inequalities in the provision and quality of education. Many of the submissions we received referred to the need to protect Sri Lanka’s policy of free education and for the need to take steps to resist challenges to these policies from developments such as the increasing reliance on private tuition and the growth of unregulated private enterprises in the provision of educational services. water. clothing and housing  Right to be free from hunger  Right to social security and social insurance 14. The right of ethnic groups not to be discriminated in land settlement. c. 102 . h. g.. secondary and tertiary education at the cost of the State. We propose the following clauses:  Every person has the right to education which shall be directed to full development of the human personality and the sense of its dignity and to the strengthening of respect for democracy. b. Right to protect land from being used inefficiently and in unsustainable manner. The right of citizen to protect the land being taken over in the name of ‘development’. Right to protect forest and protected land from being encroached. f. 15. The right of marginalised and poor communities to have access to land for settlement and livelihood purposes. e. The right to protect ecologically sensitive land areas leading to man-made and natural disasters. Right of females to inherit land needs to be assured. People in the plantation sector need to be assured the right to own land on which they have been living. Right to Land We propose the following clauses to be included under this chapter in the bill: a. human rights and fundamental freedoms.  The right to a primary. d. Employment and Livelihood The Committee received several submissions that demonstrated people’s concerns with access to sources of livelihood and employment. is being or is likely to be. the person may apply to a court for redress in addition to any other legal remedies that are available in respect to the same matter. At the same time. stop or discontinue any act or omission that is harmful to the environment. Protection of the Environment  Every person has the right to a clean and healthy environment. Section 42 103 . 17. it considers appropriate–– (a) to prevent. Right to Work. or (c) to provide compensation for any victim of a violation of the right to a clean and healthy environment. (b) to compel any public officer to take measures to prevent or discontinue any act or omission that is harmful to the environment. violated. This was raised specifically with regard to young people. infringed or threatened.  On application the Court may make any order. denied. Protecting the livelihoods of specific groups such as the farming 44 Constitution of Kenya. concerns about exploitation of children and other vulnerable groups in unlawful work were also mentioned. or give any directions.  If a person alleges that a right to a clean and healthy environment recognised and protected constitutionally has been. 16. which includes the right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations through legislative and other measures44. Fears about international trade agreements which may be signed depriving local people of certain rights were also mentioned. it is our view that work. in accordance with the law  Every person has the right to equal opportunity for everyone to be promoted in his/her employment to an appropriate higher level subject to no considerations other than those of seniority and competence. Trade Union Rights The threat to labour and trade union rights was raised by those who came before the Committee. Problems faced by those in Free Trade Zones in negotiating and upholding their labour rights as well as the constraints to forming trade unions because of ‘special’ agreements where foreign investors do not have to adhere to local laws were cited as examples where labour and trade union rights are violated. especially in relation to new development and foreign investment initiatives. livelihood and employment need to be recognised as rights and included in the FR chapter. Nevertheless. We propose the following clauses:  The right to work in an occupation chosen freely including self- employment. 104 . community and the fisher community who are presently facing many threats was also mentioned. Those who made submissions before us argued that these rights should be strengthened and that there should be no restrictions placed on labour and trade union rights. 18. Some of the issues raised in this regard need to be dealt with by initiatives outside the Constitution making process. representations were made regarding excessive power and influence of certain trade unions whose strike actions affect people badly especially in the transport and health services.  Every person is entitled to the right to participate in trade union action including strike provided that the right is exercised in conformity with the law  No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of the rights declared and recognised by this Article other than such restrictions prescribed by law as necessary in a democratic society for the protection of racial or religious harmony or for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others. At the same time. Right to Safe and Just Conditions of Work There were many representations made before us of the unsafe conditions at work places and the failure of the State to protect workers. 19. It was argued by many that existing entities such as the Labour Department have failed in their responsibility to protect the rights of workers. Disruptions to daily life as a result of strike actions drew the ire of some people. While there was general consensus that trade union rights have to be respected. We propose the following:  Every person is entitled to the freedom to form and join a trade union of the person’s choice and for such trade union to function without undue hindrance. there were also suggestions that trade union rights should be balanced with a regard for the rights of those whose lives are severely disrupted due to union activity. Laws such as the Factories 105 . leisure and reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay as well as remuneration for public holiday 20. Indigenous groups that came before us also made representations regarding the issue of land and property rights. control. Ordinance have become non-functional. has highlighted the need for Constitutional provisions for the inclusion of the right to property. We propose the following clauses:  Every citizen shall have the right to own property. healthier and fair conditions of work  Every person has the right to rest. Right to Property and Land The right to property is not currently protected by the Constitution. Therefore we propose the following clause to be added as a fundamental right:  Every person has the right to safe. management. alone or in association with others  Every citizen shall have the same rights in relation to use. development induced displacement leading to arbitrary evictions of people by State actors with no recourse to law or the Courts. It is necessary to strengthen the protection of workers through the inclusion of this as an F/R. This is in fact an extension of the right to life. administration. transfer. ownership. acquisition. The lack of a national policy on land has also caused many problems (see section on Land). just. In recent times. 106 . The issue of land is also central to reconciliation efforts. There was overwhelming submissions against the politicisation of the public sector and requests that the public sector be made independent. administration. Equity and Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment Discrimination in employment in the public service in terms of political affiliation. It was also proposed that affirmative action for limited period maybe necessary to correct this situation. 107 . Therefore we suggest that a special provision be added to the FR chapter as follows:  There shall be equity and equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment and appointment to any office under the State. disposition. inheritance. The biases in recruitment to public office has caused not only some resentment but has had adverse effects on the economy of the country. enjoyment. just and fair compensation upon the order of a court of law that has considered all relevant circumstances 21. rights to and rights over property  No person shall be evicted from the persons’ home or have the home demolished except as permitted by law upon the order of a court that has considered the relevant circumstances. ethnicity and caste was related before us from all districts. No legislation may permit arbitrary evictions  No person shall be deprived of his/her property without the payment of timely. including right to life. he was of the view that if the Bill of Rights encompasses all the other suggestions. This was especially emphasised by women’s groups. 46 For the purposes of this Article. which place such a person outside the protection of the law.  Establish jurisdiction over the offence of enforced disappearance when the alleged offender is within its territory. Right for Non-Disappearance45 Many representations were made before us of the need for protection from enforced disappearances. The following specific clauses are recommended for inclusion in the Bill of Rights: No one shall be subject to enforced disappearance46 and all persons are guaranteed the duty of the Republic to:  Investigate acts of enforced disappearance and bring those responsible to justice.C.  Cooperate with other States in ensuring that offenders are prosecuted or extradited. 22. expressed concern that this right should not be applied retrospectively. detention. P. with the intention of removing them from the protection of the law for a period of time. followed by a refusal to acknowledge the deprivation of liberty or by concealment of the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared person. 108 . respect minimum legal standards around the 45 One member Kushan D’Alwis. Further. Sri Lanka recently signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances. "enforced disappearance" is considered to be the arrest. liberty etc. this particular clause may not be necessary. even if they are not a citizen or resident.  Ensure that enforced disappearance constitutes an offence under its criminal law. support or acquiescence of. the State or a political organization. abduction or any other form of deprivation of liberty by agents of or by persons or groups of persons acting with the authorisation. and to assist the victims of enforced disappearance or locate and return their remains.  The right to obtain reparation covers material and moral damages and. d) Guarantee of non-repetition. including restoration of dignity and reparation. c) Satisfaction. private and non-State agencies.  Persons with disabilities face hurdles with accessing information that is already in the public domain. b) Rehabilitation. We propose the following clauses:  Each citizen shall have the right to demand and obtain information on any matters of concern to herself/himself or the public. other forms of reparation such as. where appropriate.  Ensure that victims of enforced disappearance or those directly affected by it have a right to obtain reparation and compensation. which are significantly increased when that information is hidden from public view. People were however. concerned that the access to information should cover State. a) Restitution. and allow it to be inspected by relatives and counsel. deprivation of liberty. Access to Information The submissions received by the Committee reflected a growing awareness and demand for access to information. Persons with disabilities cannot participate in the electoral process if they do not have timely and equal access to information needed to make decisions of their political representatives’ qualifications and achievements. including the right for imprisonment to be challenged before a Court of Law.  Establish a register of those currently imprisoned. They cannot hold accountable those institutions mandated to provide programmes and 109 . 23. medical records. bring cases to the courts.  The right to legal representation – especially children should be recognised. It was pointed out that there is a growing aging population in Sri Lanka and that the rights of this group should be ensured by the Constitution. and legal aid and education .such as social welfare payments. Rights of Senior Citizens A considerable number of submissions were made in relation to the rights of senior citizens. Economic rights ii.if the decision making of those institutions is not transparent. and serve as a witness and to participate in any other way in legal proceedings. it shall be reasonable and shall not impede access to justice. if any fee is required. Ensuring social security 110 . services related to disability . Access to Justice  The State shall ensure access to justice for all persons and. 25.  The right to obtain legal aid should be recognised.  Persons with disabilities should be provided effective access to enable them to use the police system to report a crime. 24. We propose that the following areas should be considered in the Bill of Rights in a section on rights of senior citizens: i. access regulations. (This was mentioned specifically in relation to highly bureaucratic systems which are not at all conducive or sensitive to the needs of senior citizens) 26. information. compensation for loss or injury arising from defects. 27. 111 . b) Health. At the same time. exploitation and abuse b) Protection from violence including sexual violence c) Mechanisms for providing care for senior citizens who are not cared for by family members/guardians iv. Ensuring that institutional mechanisms are sensitive to the needs of senior citizens. nutrition and medical benefits c) Transport subsidies iii. truthful advertising) should be protected. a) Pension Rights (Provisions for pensioners that were included in the 1972 Constitution and repealed in the 1978 Constitution should be reintroduced). Consumer Rights People complained that consumer protection was extremely weak in Sri Lanka and proposed that the rights of consumers (quality of goods and services. it was pointed out that lop-sided development which only focussed on economic development which sometimes further exacerbated the marginalisation and exclusion of poor individuals and groups was also an issue. health safety. Right to Sustainable Development and Wellbeing People were of the view that uneven access to development and resources of the State was a fundamental problem in Sri Lanka. Ensuring care and protection a) Protection from neglect. the right to be free from discrimination and the right to freedom of expression. and peaceful assembly” should be recognised. Representations to protect the rights of the LGBTIQ community came from many sources. As argued 112 . The legal obligation of States to safeguard the human rights of LGBTIQ community is clearly established in international human rights law on the basis of the UDHRs and subsequent agreed international human rights treaties. Queer (LGBTIQ) community. inevitability and compulsion of heterosexuality. Rights of People with Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities. This term can also be extended to include non- traditional understandings of gender and sexual identity that go beyond the binaries of homosexuality and heterosexuality. Gay. security of persons and privacy. we felt it is necessary to provide some input into initiating a dialogue on the rights and protection of this community as well as to recommend certain Constitutional protections. Thus it is proposed that the right to sustainable development and the wellbeing of individuals and groups be constitutionally recognised. the right to be free from torture. sexual orientation or gender identity to enjoy equal protection provided for by international human rights law including in respect of rights to life. arbitrary arrest and detention. Bi-sexual. People with diverse sexual and gender orientations and identities refer to themselves as belonging to the Lesbian. The definition of the term LGBTIQ can be taken to encompassing a range of identities and desires which questions the naturalness. As such the obligation to ensure that “all people irrespective of sex. Since this is a fairly new issue. Transgender. Inter-sex. association. 28. caste. 113 .by those submitting on behalf of the LGBTIQ community. sex – sexual and gender orientations should be included in the clauses on equality and non-discrimination. cruel.  Sexual orientation is a relatively recent notion in human rights law and practice whereas prejudices. Constitutional provisions or their enforcements. Along with race. political. The specific inclusion of the terms ‘sexual and gender orientation’ will help minimise any ambiguities in relation to equal treatment and non-discrimination of this community. the argument is not for special protection but equal rights for protection under the law and the right to non-discrimination.  The right to a fair trial often affected by prejudices of judicial and law enforcement officials.  The rights of the LGBTIQ community to equality. dignity and non- discrimination should be provided for in the new Constitution. social and economic rights are often denied either by law or practice as a consequence of the above and therefore need to be guaranteed in the new Constitution. religion. inhuman or degrading treatment infringed upon by police investigations and detention.  The right to non-discrimination and to be free from violence or harassment usually denied by omitting sexual orientation in anti- discrimination laws.  The right to be free from torture. negative stereotypes and discrimination are deeply embedded in our value systems and patterns of behaviour.  Basic civil.  The right to physical and mental health which is in conflict with discriminatory policies and practices in the health care system. 114 . For example.  The right to work most affected among the economic rights through unfair dismissals on the basis of assumed or actual sexual orientation and in terms of discriminatory employment policies and practices.  The right to privacy denied by the existence of sodomy laws even if the relationship is in private and between consenting adults. when asked for spousal identity to qualify for social security.  The right to free expression and free association denied explicitly by law.  The right to social security.  Broaden the mandate of the HRC to encompass all human rights which come under the UDHR and other conventions to which Sri Lanka is signatory.  The right to education. assistance and benefits which impacts the quality of life. LGBTIQ students face threats from educators and peers.  Section 363 and 365A of the Penal Code should be repealed or amended to ensure full compliance with Article 2 and 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights(ICCPR)  Vagrants Ordinance which is selectively and commonly invoked to persecute LGBTIQ persons should be amended. peace. Women pointed out that violence in all forms (political as well as domestic) and conflict affect women in multiple ways. reconciliation. non-discrimination. On the whole. multi-religious country. Women’s Rights A notable feature of the public representation process was the large number of women’s organisations that made representations in each and every district. it was evident that women’s groups started organising and mobilising to make representations. As the public grew more aware of the process. equality including equality of opportunities. multi-cultural. There was a multiplicity of views with regard to devolution and the nature of the State. victims of violence and relatives of the disappeared/tortured came before the Committee to share their experiences as well as to propose mechanisms for a Constitution that would prevent the occurrence of such incidents as well as measures to respond to their concerns. Some of the women’s groups also made consolidated written submissions (based on district submissions) after consulting with different groups. 115 . women argued for the democratisation of the polity. widows. Women’s representations covered all areas of the Constitution. Female headed households. women from all parts of the country called for the recognition of Sri Lanka as a plural. They noted the importance of ensuring the supremacy of a rights based Constitution which would allow for both the protection of women’s rights as well as provide a basis for legal action in the event of any discrimination. In general. yet.29. the underlying themes of equality and non-discrimination were present in many representations. 116 . Reconciling the concerns of religious and cultural groups with some of the demands made by women (for instance. There were resounding calls for special measures to ensure greater representation of women in political bodies and all other decision making bodies47. It was suggested that the Constitution drafting committees should call on gender experts to advice on the use of language in the Constitution. Other groups also called for uniform laws as 47 It should be noted that both women and men across the country called for greater representation of women in representative and decision making bodies at all levels. What can be seen is a concern of women with the role of the State as well as the legal framework (of which the Constitution forms the basis of the law of the country) with these issues. While there were many submissions made calling for uniform laws in the country. The following section is based on the representations made by numerous women’s groups and refers specifically to concerns with regard to women’s fundamental rights. On the whole. women’s groups argued for these changes on the basis of non- discrimination and equality for women. women’s groups highlighted the need for the Constitution to deal with the issue of non-discrimination. Submissions by women’s groups in relation to other matters have been taken up in the relevant sections. protection of citizens from violence (in the home as well as in wider society) and socio-economic wellbeing of citizens. in relation to calls for reforms of personal laws) may prove to be difficult. especially the recognition of women’s economic contributions to the family and society. It should also be noted that women are concerned with the question of identity and recognition. Many submissions suggested special measures such as quotas ranging from 25% to 50% in order to ensure the participation of women. Women’s groups demanded that the language of the Constitution be gender sensitive and that equal opportunity language should be used in the Constitution. we reiterate the importance of this issue and urge the relevant bodies to initiate consultations with a view to reform as soon as possible.  Women shall have the right to seek the employment they want and the right to livelihoods and a living wage. Since the reform of personal laws may prove to be a sensitive issue. The law shall ensure their equality. we propose the establishment of a Commission that will engage in consultations with various groups and recommend revisions on personal laws.  Women shall have the right to equal pay for work of equal value.  Women shall have the right to live free from violence and in dignity. 117 . However.  Men and women shall have equal rights. both in law and in practice. which is not factually correct. most particularly in the – private sphere of the family. it was argued by some groups that non-Tamil people cannot buy land in the North due to the Thesawalami law.well as the more drastic step of repealing all personal laws on the basis that they give undue advantage to certain religious and ethnic groups. The latter position reflected a lack of awareness about the applicability of personal law as well as incorrect information regarding personal laws. We also propose that the Bill of Rights should include a special section on Women and include the following: Fundamental Rights of Women:  Any laws/provisions that discriminate against women are null and void. and in the public domain. For instance. given the multiplicity of positions on it.  Women shall have the right to exercise autonomy and enjoy bodily integrity. There was also resistance to any revisions of personal laws especially from religious groups who strongly advocated for personal laws to remain as they are now. the deterioration of the ideal of equality of opportunity in education and problems with 118 . This is important given the fact that there is such a low representation of women in the Constitutional Assembly and no female parliamentarians named in the sub-committees. we also propose the following based on the submissions received by women’s groups:  Language of the Constitution should be gender neutral. The Constitution drafting committee should obtain the services of a gender expert to advise on language of the Constitution.  Appoint a committee of gender experts to advise the drafting committee. but also broadly with regard to basic fundamental rights such as health and education as well as State policies in relation to both. housing. education and health.  Women shall have the right to equal representations and decision making. In addition to the specific recommendations made above. 30. Some of the submissions related specifically to age-related issues. Rights of Children and Young People There were many submissions relating to children and young people. disparities in the quality of education.  An Independent Commission for Women – details are provided in Chapter 18.  Women shall have the right to be free from violence. Problems in the education sector were emphasised in many submissions: the lack of policies. torture and degrading and cruel and inhuman treatment in private and public places.  Women shall have the right to food security and food sovereignty  Women shall have the right to social security. People expressed strong views on the need to prevent sexual and other forms of violence against children and were especially critical of the judiciary for unnecessary delays in processing such cases and the lack of sensitivity of the judicial process in dealing with children. Capital punishment or at the very least strong punishments for those found guilty of child abuse and violence were also proposed. Public representations were made that the age of consent for marriage should be reduced to 16 years to address the issues of under-age pregnancy. It also ignores the health consequences of early marriage and early pregnancy on young women. but whether lowering the age of marriage or increasing the age of statutory rape will solve this problem has to be considered carefully. and including subjects such as World Religions. civic education in the curricula 119 . However. discouraging denominational and sex-disaggregated schools. We recommend that the Bill of Rights should include a section on the rights of children and young people including the following: 48 Specific recommendations included reviewing curriculum to ensure that the plural nature of society and values of inclusivity and non-discrimination are promoted. the curriculum and structure of education that is contrary to reconciliation and peace-building efforts48. This proposal comes in response to the increasing numbers of children coming into conflict with the law for sex related crimes. this proposal assumes that marriage is an ideal state where there is no violence or exploitation and that sexual relations must take place only within marital relations. An area in which there was some dispute was with regard to proposals made by some that the age of statutory rape and the age of marriage should be the same. Rights of Children and Young people: a) Equality and freedom from discrimination (children and young people should enjoy all rights available to the citizens of this country as those specific to their age) b) Identity and nationality – ensure equal rights of children born out of wedlock c) Protection from abuse. maltreatment or degradation d) Right to family care or alternative care arrangements when removed from the family environment e) Fulfilment of basic needs: nutrition. shelter. violence. j) Right to attain highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. i. access to free preventative and curative health care services provided by the State. 120 . reproductive and sexual health services. neglect. health and social services f) Child friendly legal assistance and access to justice g) Not to be used in armed conflict and special protection in times of armed conflict h) Protection from addictive substances harmful to the health of children i) Free education provided by the State –including age appropriate reproductive and sexual health education. emergency medical care. k) Access to free education provided by the State for all those between the ages of five and eighteen years. victims of violence and conflict. especially those who are vulnerable. Education between the ages of five and fourteen shall be compulsory for all. left without parental care/guardian. a) Protect from exploitation. Recognise and enable the role of youth in nation building. slavery or forced labour. a) Enable the participation of youth and children in public and civic affairs. iii. human trafficking. reconciliation and development. The duty of the State to promote and protect the special interests of children and youth. m) Special protection for children with disabilities. l) Protection from employment in hazardous activities and exploitative labour practices. b) Social and legal programmes to support children. abuse and neglect. racial and/or gender violence ii. degenerative/chronic illnesses n) Special protection when one or both parents are arrested o) Priority care in times of disasters and conflicts p) Protection from messages that promote violence. 121 . In addition to what is mentioned in previous sections. It was argued that the Constitution should ensure a society that is inclusive of all people whose differences are accepted as a part of human diversity. a) All men and women entitled to marry (or not marry) and to found a family and the rights of men and women within the family shall be equal. Rights of People with Disability Several groups made submissions regarding the special needs of people with disabilities. 31. b) Marriages can be entered into only with the full and free consent of the intending spouses. these special measures also need to be assured: 122 . Provision for the necessary protection of any children of such marriages. One of the fundamental concerns was with ensuring that the Constitution works for all people. The Constitution should be based on a vision of a plural society where the rights of all especially those with different abilities are empowered. Recognise the family as an important unit of society and entitled to protection by society and the State. iv. Principle of the best interests of the child to be considered at all times. c) Equality of rights and responsibilities of spouses during marriage and its dissolution. We propose that the following be incorporated into a special section on people with disabilities in the Bill of Rights. It was proposed that the preamble of the Constitution should State the following:  Persons with disabilities shall be respected and accepted as a part of human diversity and humanity. v. In no case shall the existence of a disability justify a deprivation of their liberty. Such measures shall not be considered discrimination within the provisions of this Constitution. decision making. iv. social. including the freedom to make one’s own choices. The language of equal opportunity should be included in relevant Articles of the Fundamental Rights chapter so as to provide the vital conceptual bridge connecting Sri Lanka’s existing obligations on economic. civil and political rights to the specific situation of persons with disabilities. Furthermore. ii. 123 . on the basis of disability.i. of their right to influence political and public life. with mechanisms for supported. as equal citizens of Sri Lanka. autonomy and personhood of every person with a disability. This means persons with disabilities will not be deprived. the duty of the State to respect the physical and mental integrity of the person and their legal capacity should be recognised. there should be specific recognition of the inherent and individual dignity. Affirmative action with specific measures necessary to achieve the de facto equality of people with disabilities. It is therefore this principle that is integral to a framework for the realisation of the rights of persons with disabilities. Along with the right to equal recognition as a person before the law. and in particular of women and girls with disabilities who experience multiple discrimination. iii. including the electoral process. rather than substituted. along with other Economic. vii. These groups argued on the basis that animals are sentient beings who like humans have a right to life. The right to life for persons with disabilities should be specifically recognised. both within and outside the home as well as in public and private institutional settings. ix. v. should specifically recognise persons with disabilities. vi.Participation in the electoral process: The rights and opportunity for persons with disabilities to vote and be elected at both the central and devolved government levels should be specified. Establishment of a Disability Rights Commission (Details in Chapter 18). They 124 . where. Economic and Social Rights: Rights to education. Electoral Reform . The State shall protect persons with disabilities from all forms of exploitation and abuse. the risk of exploitation is also high. x. social protection and housing. Animal Rights and Protection Several groups came before the Committee to advocate on behalf of the need to include animal rights as a Constitutional provision. health. Social and Cultural rights that Sri Lanka has ratified through the Covenant and as outlined in the Fundamental Rights chapter. including their gender based aspects. Freedom from exploitation: There is a high degree of institutionalisation of persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka. especially for women and girls. Details are provided in Chapter 15. employment. 32. viii. highlighting those situations where persons with disabilities are the most vulnerable. People were of the view that the rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution were not accessible or meaningful for a large majority of citizens. People described difficulties they faced in their attempts to get their grievances heard and also in the process they have to undergo to obtain redress. animal rights groups pointed out that since the Directive Principles are not enforceable in any court or tribunal. Problems with implementation of rights and protection were brought to our notice by people throughout the island. France and Austria who have statutorily recognised animals as sentient beings. 12. also cited the examples of several countries such as New Zealand.3. there is a gap in implementation. While Article 29 of the current Constitution bestows a responsibility on the State to “protect. preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of the community”. the broadening of FRs and the democratisation of the polity are key concerns of those who made submissions before us. 12.3 Seeking Relief and Redress for the Violation of FRs 12.3. This should ensure humane and compassionate treatment of animals.2 Recommendations We therefore make the following recommendations to be considered in the drafting process as well as in relation to mechanisms for implementation of FRs: 125 .1 Submissions As mentioned earlier. The Committee recommends that a clause enshrining justiciable protection for animals preventing cruelty and promoting their welfare should be considered for inclusion in the Bill of Rights. Specify the processes by which decisions are reached when there are disagreements on competing or conflicting rights so that ideas of democratic principles are not compromised. Rights are traditionally conceived as protection from the excesses of the State – but in this day and age. employment). This may also link as to how the Directive Principles of State Policy are formulated. 5. 6. The Bill of Rights should be drafted in a way that it can be responsive to the changing concerns and needs of people. 2. health. indigenous groups etc). This means that the directive policies of the State and other sections of the Constitution should be consistent and supportive of the Bill of Rights. where private capital/corporations wield more influence and power than the State instrumentalities in many instances. 4. The Bill of Rights should also consider how conflicts between rights can be arbitrated. Establish a Commission on Anti-Discrimination or Equal Opportunities Commission. In other words. sub-minimal State that fails to fulfil basic. shelter. Ensure a balance between a focus on negative rights (protection from the state) and positive rights (entitlements to government protection and aid such as sustenance. institutions other than the State should be also held accountable. ethnic groups. 3. Ensure that the emphasis on rights do not legitimise withdrawing from the social contract with the State – leaving an incompetent. make provisions for periodic revisions. 1. Recognise the value of rights to fight group based oppression (women. fundamental State functions. (Refer Chapter 21) 126 . It should accommodate the idea of rights as an evolving social instrument. education. The danger of suppressing fundamental rights on the basis of emergency regulations and public/national security were pointed out by many who came before the Committee. 127 . Affirmative Action for a specified time period – reverse discrimination for appropriate cases to respond to inequalities in society.4 Article 126 of the 1978 Constitution Article 126 of the 1978 Constitution vests the sole and exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any question relating to infringement or imminent infringement by executive or administrative action of any Fundamental Right declared in the Constitution. 9. Violations of FRs by private entities should be subject to FRs jurisdiction. 7. Therefore restrictions on FRs should be minimised as far as possible. (Refer Chapter 20) 11. 12. Under Article 126 any allegation that any Fundamental Right has been infringed or is to be infringed by executive or administrative action has to be presented by such person who alleges such action within one month from the date of such infringement of a Fundamental Right to the Supreme Court. 8. Violations of FRs by judicial action in cases where such actions are mala fide should be subject to FRs jurisdiction. (Refer Chapter 20) 10. Ensure that the provisions of the Bill of Rights are consistent with UN conventions ratified by Sri Lanka. 12. Provisions should be made for public interest litigation or actions to be filed by any group on behalf of an individual or a group representing a violation. 2 Recommendations 1.4.12.4. That the Fundamental Rights jurisdiction be in the first instance be vested with the Court of Appeal sitting in the Provinces with a right of appeal against an order of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. The Court to accept and act upon even an informal application of violation of Fundamental Rights in appropriate cases under rules of Court to be framed. 3. 12. 128 .  There is no right of appeal from an order of the Supreme Court as it is the apex court. 2. 4.1 Submissions We received large number of representations that the procedure laid down in Article 126 in seeking relief in case of infringement of Fundamental Right prevents ordinary persons from seeking relief due to:  The one month period being too short a period for a person to get ready with all relevant documents to file an application in the Supreme Court. Right to file Fundamental Right applications be made applicable to groups when there is violation of Fundamental Rights of a member of the group.  The people find it extremely expensive and difficult to go to the Supreme Court sitting in Colombo to file an application.  This provision is not reasonable. The time limit for filing a Fundamental Right application shall be extended to at least 3 months. the State and private institutions should be in the preferred language of a citizen should be enshrined as a fundamental right and legal remedies should be available for violation of this right. with regard to education they would like to see that all three (03) languages are taught to children since from Year 01 to the GCE Advanced Level. The Official Languages Commission(OLC) should be empowered to fully implement the national language policy. An additional proposal was that the enforcement of official languages should be on an area basis determining the first language according to the language of the majority in a given area which could be a province or a district or a smaller division within a district. There were different views on whether Sinhala and Tamil languages should be declared the Official. National and Administrative languages of all institutions within the State with English as a link language. the requirement that service delivery by. All 129 . all citizens shall have the right to education in the language of their choice. In order to implement this. Accordingly. and communication with.1 Submissions The focus of representations on language rights was on the right to delivery of public services in the preferred language of the citizen and the measures necessary to protect and preserve the languages of smaller minorities. However. interpreters and stenographers are needed. Alternatively. all three (03) languages shall be the Official/ Administrative languages of the State. all the requirements such as qualified and competent translators. While the members of the public would like to see bi-lingual language skills promoted amongst all citizens. Chapter 13 Language Rights 13. Following up from the above proposals all recruits to government service should be required to have minimum bi-lingual/ tri-lingual language skills with English as a working/link language. websites. Borah. in the preferred language of a citizen. Malayalam. bill boards. and communication with the State. Sinhala and Tamil languages should be declared the Official. communities of African origin. of which there are said to be 21 such languages. Public representations on the language rights emanate generally from the desire to be able to receive services from and communicate with the State in a language of one’s choice which is generally one’s mother tongue and therefore a desire to be treated equally by the State with regard to the use of one’s own language. Right to be educated in any of the national languages. 1. Gypsy. Sindhi etc.State information for the local public including notices. Ādivāsi. Sinhala. particularly with regard to: i. Tamil and English. 2. violated upon and when not performed. Telegu. and a desire on the part of smaller minority groups to seek State recognition and assistance to protect their languages and associated cultural practices from being threatened with extinction. Assure the fundamental right to delivery of public services. 13. It is necessary to take measures to protect and preserve the languages of smaller minority groups such as Malay.2 Recommendations Keeping in mind the felt desire among the citizens belonging to minority groups to receive service delivery and to communicate with the State in one’s own mother tongue as a means of being equal partners of a Sri Lankan nation. Language rights of the people need to be justiciable when breached. we wish to make the following recommendations on the language rights of the people of Sri Lanka. 130 . National and Administrative languages with English as a link language. and signs on directions shall be in all three languages. All Citizens shall have the right to education in the language of their choice. forms etc in Sinhala and Tamil. 4. 3. ii. There should be State assistance for protecting and preserving the languages of smaller minority groups. iv. The Constitution should include a schedule of such languages. forms and all such public documents in Sinhala and Tamil languages and any party to have the right to communicate in respect of such advertisements. 5. Discrimination on the basis of language to be a violation of an FR.  It should be declared an FR to communicate with any department or other institution of the government in any of the national languages or link language. It should be compulsory to learn Sinhala. Tamil and English from Grade 1.  It should be declared an FR to communicate with any PC or any institution under the PC in Sinhala or Tamil languages or English Language. 131 . Empower the Official Languages Commission to fully implement the national language policy. iii. 6. All citizens should have the right to learn their own language and its culture and the scope of the Official Languages Commission should be enhanced to preserve and foster the languages and culture of the peoples having historical habitation. Language of administration and language of Courts of law to be implemented strictly and provisions to be included to make it a fundamental right. It shall be recognised as an FR to have all government and PC advertisements. 7. 132 . It should be the duty of the State to provide all citizens with equal opportunities to learn their language and its culture. sign language and Braille are also languages for official communication on demand and that information is available in these languages to all those who require the same at the expense of the State. It shall be the duty of the State to ensure that languages of the disabled. . justice proximate to the people. 133 . the inordinate ‘laws delay’. There were also many who claimed that the right of access of justice is a mere illusion as the cost involved in enforcing the right is beyond the economic capabilities of average citizens. The Committee did not receive very many radical submissions with regard to any overhaul of the structure of the courts or the courts system in the country. viz. the prohibitive ‘cost of justice’ and the questionable ‘independence of the judiciary’. It is their case that the fees charged for prosecuting cases are beyond their means and as a result they give up the hope of seeking justice through the courts. and delivery of. to forego their fundamental right of access to justice. in the process undermining the rule of law in the country. the laws delays and cost of access to justice have made some people to resort to non. Some members of the public also raised issues relating to inefficiency and corruption in the administration of justice as well as inadequacy of courts to resolve minor disputes at the village level. in particular the poor and the marginalized. There is a general acceptance that the present court structure could continue with some re- organization in their structure and jurisdictions in order to make access to. Chapter 14 The Judiciary The main concerns of a majority of people who made submissions to the Committee with regard to the judiciary and its functioning revolved around three main issues. In a sense. The lack of village level judicial mechanisms and costly and delayed system of justice have made many.legal or extra judicial means of solving their problems. The appeals from judgments of the High Court within the Province and the appeals from judgments of the Provincial High Courts delivered in the exercise of the original 134 . Similarly. submissions were made for the establishment of a Constitutional Court mainly to deal with issues relating to the interpretation of the Constitution as well as with regard to judicial review of laws passed by the legislatures. 14. District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts should continue to function in the country. It is suggested that to make this possible the number of Judges of the Court of Appeal is to be increased to between 35 and 45 and at least three Judges must be permanently located in the Court of Appeal sitting at the Provincial level.1 The Court Structure Subject to the submission for the establishment of a separate Constitutional Court which is dealt with separately in this Report. however. submissions made by many that the jurisdiction to hear and adjudicate on cases of fundamental human rights and language rights must be given to the Court of Appeal which should not restrict itself to Colombo but must have permanent Courts in each Province in the country. and not from the Constitution through the conduit of Parliament. there is a general acceptance that the Supreme Court. It is also suggested that the superior courts should get the judicial power of the People directly from the Constitution.In this respect. Court of Appeal. It is recommended that the superior courts must be directly vested with the judicial power of the People by the Constitution and the various jurisdictions of these Courts must be spelt out in the Constitution itself. however. from other organs of the government. There are. these Courts should continue to have the writ jurisdiction which would be exercised at the Provincial level with regard to national laws. The Committee is in accord with that submission as it ensures independence. High Court. Provincial High Courts. both in theory and in appearance. The number of judges of the Supreme Court is recommended to be increased to 15 and the Court of Appeal to anything between 35 and 45. are recommended to be dealt with by the Family Court and if in suitable cases by Juvenile Courts. District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts. It has also been submitted that there shall be a Master of the Rolls at each of the Courts. viz. Family Courts at district level to deal with matters connected to family and family related issues.. The main duties/functions of the Master of the Rolls are to include i) attending to pre and post argument process. viz. issues of guardianship of children.. The Provincial High Courts will continue to exercise appellate and revisionary jurisdictions over the judgments and orders of the Magistrate’s Courts and District Courts49. Court of Appeal. The Master of the Rolls shall be one of the judges of the relevant Court and he/she may sit along either in Court or in Chambers and he/she shall be nominated from time to time by the Chief Justice for periods of not less than six months at a time. etc. orders and decisions of the Magistrate’s Courts and not to extend to those of District Courts and Labour/Agrarian Tribunals. people have submitted that Family Courts at district level to deal with matters of civil and quasi civil nature amongst parents and children are established. While recognizing the continuation of the District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts in the country. They should be exercised by the Court of Appeal located in the Province. Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Supreme Court. High/Provincial High Court. 135 .jurisdiction of the Provincial High Courts shall be heard by the Court of Appeal located in the Province. The matters falling within the Maintenance Ordinance. The High Court of the Republic shall continue to exercise criminal jurisdiction with regard to major criminal offences as under the existing law. It is recommended that there shall be additional courts. custody of children. The Provincial High Courts will continue to exercise the same jurisdictions which have been conferred under the provisions of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and laws passed thereafter. 49 It has also been suggested that the appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of the Provincial High Courts is to be confined to the judgments. People also claimed that the doing away with the Primary Courts has also clogged the role and work of the Magistrate’s Courts and that has also contributed to the laws delays. and v) constituting Benches in consultation with the Chief Justice. Those statutory provisions are still in the statute book without being repealed either! There was also a proposal to amend the present law with regard to the functioning of the Mediation Boards.1 Submissions The establishment of a Constitutional Court was proposed by many people who discussed the subject of judiciary. iii) fixing dates for arguments. one Master of the Rolls for the District Courts in a District and one for the Magistrate’s Courts in the District respectively. Masters of the Rolls for the High Courts. They recommend the re-establishment of the Primary Courts with jurisdiction over minor disputes and breaches of peace. In respect of the Provincial High Courts and High Courts sitting in a Province. The necessity for a Constitutional Court was primarily to determine the Constitutionality of Bills of Parliament and judicial review of legislation 136 . however. 14. one Master of the Rolls can perform the above functions.ii) facilitating settlements. those provisions were not given effect to by a Ministerial Order. The Committee is aware that the Judicature Act was amended to establish Small Claims Courts in the country when the Primary Courts were abolished.2 Constitutional Court / Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court 14. District Courts and Magistrate’s Courts are to be appointed by the Judicial Services Commission.2. Similarly. It is suggested that the settlements arrived at by the parties through mediation should be capable of being enforced through necessary changes in the present law. The Committee sees some merit in the proposal and recommends it for serious consideration and implementation. iv) allocation of Courts and Court time. 2 Recommendations The Members of the Committee deliberated on this at length and there were sharp differences of opinions. b. 50 Harini Amarasuriya. 14. Determine and declare whether the Bills of Parliament are inconsistent with the Directive Principles of State Policy. Nadeeka Damayanthi. N. people suggested that the jurisdiction to review decisions of the Judicial Service Commission and to hear appeals on judgments of the Supreme Court. It was also the view of some that this further enhances the democratic process by providing checks and balances to all the organs of the State. In addition. d. the Constitutional Court is essential. Determine the Constitutionality of proposed amendments to the Constitution. M. Lal Wijenayake 137 .to determine the Constitutionality of laws enacted by Parliament and Provincial Councils. Judicial review of legislation to determine the Constitutionality of laws enacted by parliament and provincial councils. f. Judicial review of any decision taken by the Judicial Service Commission.K. Some members recommend the establishment of a Constitutional Court with the following jurisdictions50: a. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. Winston Pathiraja. S. We propose the following for consideration of the Constitutional Assembly. 1. c.2. Vijesandiran. Determine the Constitutionality of the Bills of Parliament. Declare on matters pertaining to the interpretation of the Constitution. Thavarajah. Selvakkumaran. S. e. c. Prime Minister and Speaker to seek the opinion of the Constitutional Court on any matter of Constitutional importance. Hear appeals on judgment of the Supreme Court when the Constitutional Court is of the view that there exists a matter of national and Constitution al importance. orders and judgment on the footing that it infringes on the exercise of Fundamental Rights/Human Rights. i. The Constitutional Court to comprise the President and 6 other judges. 138 . It is recommended that persons who have been directly involved in politics or those holding or having held any position in any political party should not be appointed to the Constitutional Court. retired eminent personalities from the official or unofficial bar. persons of eminence with academic qualifications on law or related subjects. Consultative jurisdiction to enable the President. 3. 4. President and Judges of the Constitutional Court be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council. 2. Hear petitions challenging judicial actions. Constitutional Court should be the apex of the Court of Sri Lanka and shall be a court of record. The Constitutional Court shall function as either a full court or a division of 5 judges. g. It is proposed that the Constitutional Court should be composed of retired judges of the Supreme Court. b. a. h. Therefore they have almost unanimously endorsed the view that the court. Kanthie Ranasinghe.M Navaratna Bandara. They further State that there shouldn’t be a body higher than the Supreme Court.C.C. but also includes retired judges of the Supreme Court. S. While opposing the Constitutional Court as a separate body they instead propose a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court within the judicial structure51. retired eminent personalities from the official or unofficial bar52. Another recommendation is for the establishment of a Constitutional Bench within the court structure but that it should not be composed only of judges of the Supreme Court. Kumudu Kusum Kumara. Y. It is their view that the concept of supremacy of the Constitution can be ensured if and only when judicial review of laws passed by the legislatures is available. They also point out that there is currently no bar for non- lawyers to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Faiz. especially the Constitutional Court. M. M. 52 A.C Elankovan 139 . shall have jurisdiction to review the bills and laws passed by Parliament and other legislatures to be reviewed for their constitutionality in the country. 51 Kushan D’ Alwis. P.3The Judicial Review The submissions by most of the people on the establishment of a Constitutional Court included the submission for judicial review of legislation. persons of eminence with academic qualifications on law or related subjects.Some members of the Committee were not in agreement to the establishment of the Constitutional Court as detailed above. 14. Sunil Jayaratne. They were of the view that it would allow for the Executive and Legislative branches of the government to interfere with the independence of the judiciary. acquittals should in no way be considered as a sign of failure. The body that initiates cases of judicial discipline should not be the one that adjudicates them. in particular.4 The Independence of the Judiciary A well-functioning. by means of the application of objective criteria. It is important to strike the appropriate balance between judges’ accountability and their independence in adjudication. Consequently. inside or outside the judiciary.4.1 Submissions The appointment of Judges to the Superior Courts should be by the President with the approval of the Constitutional Council and only after obtaining and considering the 140 . All decisions regarding the appointment and the professional career of judges should be based on merit. It is axiomatic that a judge deciding a case should not act on any order or instruction of any third party. the rule of law and democracy.1 The appointment of judges of the Supreme Court & Court of Appeal 14. The basic principles ensuring the independence of the judiciary should be set out in the Constitution. Judges facing these bodies should enjoy procedural safeguards and disciplinary hearings must be fully transparent. In order for freedom from external influence to be ensured. 14.4. Judges are subject only to the law and their decisions should not be revised outside the appeal procedure. judicial independence is an indispensable element of the right to due process. efficient and independent judiciary is an essential requirement for a fair. consistent and neutral administration of justice.1.14. The evaluation of judges should never be based on the content of their decisions and. the law should provide sanctions against outside actors seeking to influence judges in any manner. Disciplinary responsibility of judges shall not extend to the content of their verdicts or to judicial mistakes.  The President should be empowered to appoint a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal only after the Constitutional Council approves of the proposed appointment.2 Recommendations Accordingly. it is recommended that:  The appointment of Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should be by the President by warrant under his hand. The Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should take their Oath of Office before a Ceremonial Sitting of the Supreme Court. instead of taking this Oath before the President. from and out of the names of the persons who have been recommended by the Chief Justice.recommendations of the Chief Justice. the Attorney General and the legal profession.  The President should then submit to the Constitutional Council the name of the person he recommends together with the names of all other persons who 141 . the Attorney- General and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to submit their recommendations with regard to the person who should be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. 14. the President should be required to call upon the Chief Justice. the President should be required to select the person he recommends.4.  Thereafter.  When there is a vacancy in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal.1. the Attorney-General and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.  A Judge who is appointed to the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal should be required to take an Oath of Office before a Ceremonial Sitting of the Supreme Court prior to commencing his official duties. 142 . 14. the President should appoint such other person as is recommended by the Constitutional Council. that a maximum limit should be placed on the term of office of a Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal and that there should be substantive restrictions placed on the employment of Judges of the Superior Courts after retirement. the Constitutional Council should set out its reasons for its decision and recommend to the President that another person be appointed.4. were recommended by the Chief Justice.  In such event. the Attorney-General and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.4. from and out of the names of the other persons who were recommended by the Chief Justice. the Attorney-General and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.  In the event the Constitutional Council does not approve of the appointment of the person recommended by the President.1 Submissions The same age of retirement should apply to both Judges of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeal.2 The retirement of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal 14.2.  In the event the Constitutional Council approves the appointment of the person recommended by the President. such person should be appointed by the President.  The President and the Constitutional Council should be required to ensure that there is no undue delay in making appointments to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should not accept any paid or unpaid employment in the State Sector for a minimum period of three years following retirement. Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should not practice Law in any form whether by way of appearing before Courts or Tribunals or by way of a Chamber Practice. 14.  The Chief Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal should hold such office only for a maximum of six years and if a Chief Justice or President of the Court of Appeal completes his term of six years prior to reaching the age of 65. except for teaching in an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or Sri Lanka Law College. both during their period in office and after retirement.2Recommendations Accordingly.2Recommendations Accordingly.4. it is recommended that:  The age of retirement of Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should be 65 years.1 Submissions Specific provisions should be introduced to protect salaries. it is recommended that: 143 .4.  Upon retirement. pension entitlements and all other benefits payable to or receivable by Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.4.14. 14.2. he should be given the option of retiring with full benefits at the end of his term of six years or continuing to serve as a Judge of the Court until he reaches the age of 65.4.3.  Upon retirement.3The salaries of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal 14.3.  The salaries. pension entitlements and all other benefits payable to or receivable by Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should not be reduced after appointment. 14.4 The removal of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal 14.  The salaries and pension entitlements of Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should be determined by Parliament and charged to the Consolidated Fund. The President should be empowered to remove a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal only upon receiving a determination by the Constitutional Council that a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal should be removed on the grounds of proved misconduct or impropriety which render that Judge unsuitable to continue as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal or on the ground of proved mental or physical incapacity to function as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal.  Upon the retirement of Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. 144 . The authority presently given to Parliament with regard to the removal of Judges of the Superior Courts should be done away with. their pension entitlements and all other benefits payable to or receivable by retired Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal should not be reduced during the lifetime of the retired Judge.4.4.4.1 Submissions A Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal should be removed only on the grounds of proved misconduct or impropriety which renders that Judge unsuitable to continue as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal or on the ground of proved mental or physical incapacity to function as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. The Constitutional Council should be empowered to make such a determination only upon consideration of a Report submitted to the Constitutional Council by the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts which makes a finding that. it is recommended that:  No Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal should be removed from Office except upon an Order of the President made on the ground of proved misconduct or impropriety which renders that Judge unsuitable to continue as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal or on the ground of proved mental or physical incapacity to function as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal.  The Constitutional Council should not make any such recommendation for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal except upon due consideration of a Report submitted to the Constitutional Council by the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts where a Panel of Inquiry has 145 . impropriety or that the Judge is under a physical or mental incapacity.4.4.2 Recommendations Accordingly.  The President should not make any such Order for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal unless the removal of that Judge from Office has been recommended by the Constitutional Council on the ground of proved misconduct or impropriety which renders that Judge unsuitable to continue as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal or on the ground of proved mental or physical incapacity to function as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. the Judge is guilty of misconduct. 14. 4. the Constitutional Council shall remit the Report to the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts to decide on appropriate disciplinary action to be taken against that Judge other than the removal from Office. after due consideration of a Report submitted to the Constitutional Council by the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts that a Panel of Inquiry has found the Judge to be guilty of misconduct.4.5.1 Submissions The authority with regard to granting of Leave to Judges should be vested solely in Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal and that.5.4. the Chief Justice should have the power to appoint ad hoc Judges to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal from the (immediately) lower Court. 14.5 The leave for judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal 14. found the Judge to be guilty of misconduct or impropriety or a Report submitted to the Constitution al Council by the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts that proved mental or physical incapacity prevents the Judge from functioning as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. the Constitutional Council determines that.  In the event that. such misconduct or impropriety does not amount to misconduct or impropriety which renders that Judge unsuitable to continue as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. 14.2 Recommendations It is recommended that: 146 . the Chief Justice should be authorised to require a senior Judge of the Court of Appeal to attend sittings of the Supreme Court as an ad hoc Judge for a limited period and in instances where there is a temporary lack of quorum of the Judges of the Court of Appeal.The Chief Justice should decide on and approve Leave of Judges of the Supreme Court and the President of the Court of Appeal should decide on and approve Leave of Judges of the Court of Appeal. 14. other than removal from Office. while Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal will be held 147 . so as to ensure that. against Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal who commit acts of misconduct or impropriety or fail to exercise due diligence and competence in the performance of their official duties. to make a finding whether a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal is unable to function as a result of a mental or physical disability: and to exercise disciplinary powers.5 The Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts 14. There must be clearly specified procedure to be followed when there is a complaint of misconduct or impropriety against a Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.1 Submissions There should be a Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts which is vested with the power and duty: to investigate and make findings with regard to complaints of misconduct or impropriety made against Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. the Chief Justice should be the authorised to require a senior Judge of the High Court to attend sittings of the Court of Appeal as an ad hoc Judge for a limited period.  In instances where there is a temporary lack of quorum of the Judges of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal.5. who should be the Chairman. Attorney General and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. Such person should hold office for a period of 05 years and should be prohibited from appearing in any Court or Tribunal during their period of holding office. other than removal from Office.  Three retired Judges of the Supreme Court nominated jointly by the Chief Justice.  The Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should be the body which is vested with the power and duty:  To investigate and make findings with regard to complaints of misconduct or impropriety made against Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. 148 . it is recommended that:  There should be a Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts consisting of the following persons:  The Chief Justice. against Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal who commit acts of misconduct or impropriety or fail to exercise due diligence and competence in the performance of their official duties. the independence and dignity of the Judiciary are protected.  To investigate and make a finding with regard to whether a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal is unable to function due to a mental or physical incapacity.  One senior lawyer of eminence and integrity nominated by the Chief Justice upon the recommendation of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.accountable for any misconduct.2Recommendations In this light.  Two senior Judges of the Supreme Court.  To take appropriate disciplinary action.5. 14.  If having considered the complaint and the Statement of Judge. refer the matter to the Attorney-General to consider whether the complainant should be charged with Contempt of Court and/or perjury. the complaint makes out a substantial grievance which merits further investigation. the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should be required to obtain the Statement of the Judge against whom the complaint has been made. Any such complaints should be by way of an affidavit and with supporting evidence and the complainant should be liable to punishment for Contempt of Court and perjury in the event of being found guilty of having knowingly made a false complaint or a malicious complaint. the complaint has no apparent merit or is trivial or frivolous or malicious. the complaint merits the framing of charges of misconduct or impropriety against the Judge.  If upon such preliminary investigation. the Commission should frame the charges of misconduct or impropriety and afford the Judge against whom the 149 . the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts is of the view that. if it considers it appropriate. Citizens of Sri Lanka should be entitled to make a complaint to the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts against alleged misconduct or impropriety by Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts is of the view that.  Upon receipt of any such complaint. the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts is satisfied that.  If having considered the complaint and the Statement of Judge. the Commission should make a preliminary investigation into the complaint and should give the complainant and the Judge an opportunity to submit further material in support of their positions. the Commission should dismiss the complaint and.  Thereafter. the Commission should take such disciplinary action as it deems fit against that Judge.  The Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should submit the Report of the Panel of Inquiry to the Constitutional Council. a full and fair opportunity to respond to the charges of misconduct. the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should appoint a Panel of Inquiry to inquire into the charges of misconduct. such recommendations as it may deem appropriate.  If after having submitted a Report of the Panel of Inquiry to the Constitutional Council. which is to be submitted to the Constitutional Council. the Constitutional Council remits the Report to the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts to decide on appropriate disciplinary action to be taken against that Judge other than the removal from Office. the Panel of Inquiry should consist of two retired Judges of the Supreme Court and the Chairman of the Panel of Inquiry should be a retired Chief Justice of a country which is a member of the Commonwealth. other than the removal from Office. 150 . the Panel of Inquiry should consist of three retired Judges of the Supreme Court one of whom should be a retired Chief Justice who will be the Chairman of the Panel.  At the end of the Inquiry.  In the case of an Inquiry into charges of misconduct or impropriety against a Chief Justice. The Panel of Inquiry should be empowered to make.  In the case of an Inquiry into charges of misconduct or impropriety against any Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal. the Panel of Inquiry should determine whether the Judge is guilty of the charges of misconduct or impropriety or not and set out its findings and determination in a Report to the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts. complaint has been made. in its Report. South African Judicial Service Commission comprises of lawyers.6.  The Secretary of the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should be a retired Judge of the Court of Appeal.6 The Judicial Service Commission 14. 14. the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts should carry out such inquiry and investigation as it deems necessary and submit its Report to the Constitutional Council with regard to whether proved mental or physical incapacity results in the incapacity of that Judge to function as a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal.6.2Recommendations Accordingly.  In instances where there are reasonable grounds to believe that.  The security of tenure of office of the members of the Judicial Commission for the Superior Courts during their term of office should be protected. 151 .1 Submissions In addition to the Chief Justice and the two other senior judges of the Supreme Court. public officials. academics and other intellectuals. it is recommended that:  The Judicial Service Commission (which presently consists of the Chief Justice and two other Judges of the Supreme Court) should consist of the following persons: 53 A public representation that has been made is that a model similar to that of South Africa where the composition of Judicial Service Commission is not confined to Supreme Court Judges be adopted. 14. [Article 178(1) of the South African Constitution]. a Judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal is unable to carry out his duties as a Judge as a result of mental or physical incapacity. the President of the Court of Appeal and a representative of the legal profession should serve on the Judicial Service Commission53.  The Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission should be a High Court Judge. transfer.  The President of the Court of Appeal.7 Human Rights Commission 14. administrative authority and disciplinary authority over all Judges of First Instance including Judges of the High Courts and the Officers of all Courts of First Instance including the High Courts. make a determination. It was clear that for the public. 14.1 Submissions The Committee received many submissions regarding the functioning of the Human Rights Commission.  The Judicial Service Commission should have the powers of appointment. it is not enforceable as in almost all instances Public 152 . after inquiring into their complaints. who should be the Chairman. promotion.  Two senior Judges of the Supreme Court.  The Chief Justice. the Human Rights Commission was an important mechanism for addressing their grievances without recourse to the judicial system. Such person should hold office for a period of 05 years and should be prohibited from appearing in any Court or Tribunal during his period of holding office.  One senior lawyer of eminence and integrity nominated by the Chief Justice upon the recommendation of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. The public as a whole were disappointed with the effectiveness of the Human Rights Commission due to non-compliance of respondents with the decisions of the HRC.  The security of tenure of office of the members of the Judicial Service Commission during their term of office should be protected.7. dismissal. The public complained that though the Human Rights Commission. the Human Rights Commission made submissions describing some of the constraints and challenges they faced in carrying out their mandate54. Many people argued that the Commission should be given more teeth to ensure that its decisions were implemented. Inadequate resources. There were also suggestions to improve the functioning of the Human Rights Commission at provincial level.both human and otherwise were a major concern. functions and duties of the Commission and further details can be provided by the Act. 14. 54 The HRC also made recommendations on other issues.Authorities do not comply with the directions given according to findings by the Commission. The Human Rights Commission shall be established under the Constitution with the appointment of Commissioners as it is under the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. On the invitation of the Committee.2 Recommendations Based on the above. 153 . we propose the following: i. ii. particularly on broadening the Bill of Rights which have been taken up in the relevant sections. The membership of the Human Rights Commission should be expanded so that there are sufficient numbers that can serve as Provincial Commissioners. The Commission in its submission also agreed that there was a culture of disregard for rule of law and compliance. iii. If the recommendations of the Human Rights Commission are not implemented.7. The Constitution shall also prescribe the powers. it is mandatory for the relevant respondent to give reasons in writing to the Human Rights Commission within a certain period. Submissions made before us suggested that petitions to the Ombudsperson should not be restricted to those referred to by the Petitions Committee of the Parliament but be widely open to victims of violations of Fundamental Rights/Human Rights on any other injustice. local authorities and other institutions without recourse to the regular courts. If the respondent does not comply with recommendations or if the Human Rights Commission is not satisfied with the explanation given for non-compliance.1 Submissions Representations were made to the Committee on the office of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsperson).8. These representations were based on the need to strengthen and make more effective the office of the ombudsperson as a way of seeking relief for those victims of the breach or imminent breach of Fundamental Rights or other injuries caused by public officers. It is thus possible to seek relief more expeditiously and without too much expense. v. Adequate funding for the functioning of the Human Rights Commission must be provided through parliament through the Consolidated Fund. The lack of resources to conduct proper investigations and the lack of effective machinery to investigate complaints were mentioned as a drawback of the present system. iv. It is our view that it is not possible to make the determination of the Ombudsperson enforceable as it is not a 154 . 14. the Human Rights Commission or the petitioner can refer the matter to the Court of Appeal to enforce the decision. officers of public corporations. vi. No action or determination of the Human Rights Commission can be challenged except under Article 126 or 141 of the present Constitution.8 Ombudsperson 14. Another complaint was that distance of the Ombudsperson and also failures to implement determinations made by the Ombudsperson. The adversarial nature of the process as opposed to inquisitorial form or court-aided mediatory process is also considered to make litigants not only spend a lot 155 . But it is possible that the provisions be included that persons against whom a determination has been made can be followed up by the Vice- President/President of the 2nd Chamber within a specified period if it has not been enforced.court of law. If not. 2.9. people may be misled into thinking that the Ombudsperson is subject to parliamentary control. The offices of the Ombudsperson and Deputy Ombudspersons should be funded through the Consolidated Funds through the parliament. 3. marginalized and rural people centred on their inability to spend a large sum of money for their litigation in courts on land matters and many other property disputes for long years. Deputy Ombudspersons and Ombudsperson should be appointed by the President on the advice of the Constitutional Court.8.2 Recommendations Based on the above the Committee recommends the following: 1. The office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration should be simply referred to as Ombudsperson. Deputy Ombudspersons shall be appointed at every district to investigate preliminary issues/minor grievances.9 The Access to Justice – Lawyers’ Fees & Expensive Justice 14. 14. The judicial process is very expensive. complex and cumbersome. 4.1 Submissions Other concerns of the poor. 14. In this respect.2 Recommendations The Committee recommends that the Legal Aid Commission shall be made an independent institution established under the Constitution with the provision to appoint its Commissioners through the Constitutional Council. It is also recommended that the allocation of funds must be done directly by Parliament out of the Consolidated Fund. it was also brought to the notice of the Committee that the Legal Aid by the State should be streamlined and made more efficient and effective with additional infusion of resources – both human and financial. They also criticized the structural corruption that takes place among and between officers of police.of money but also does not make them go out as win-win parties. 14.9. This is attributed to the improprieties of Judges. Submissions were made to bring the Legal Aid Commission as an independent Commission coming under the purview of the Constitutional Council and having financial resources approved by Parliament directly and charged on the Consolidated Fund. It is also recommended that the Constitution must provide that it shall be a bounden duty and function of the judiciary to deliver justice without delay and in a timely 156 . as such it has become expensive justice for many of them. The scheme of providing legal aid to the poor and marginalized must be revisited periodically to make it function as real legal aid in practical sense. instead they go out as the ‘winner takes all’ way! The people expressed their grievances and anger over the prohibitive cost that they have to incur to access justice. prison and courts staff in criminal litigation that compel them to pay exorbitant lawyer fees that are shared with corrupt State officials. the high fees and corrupt practices of lawyers and high cost of litigation in both civil and criminal cases. 14. conciliation and other forms of dispute settlement. They should end litigations meaningfully in cooperation with the legal fraternity.manner. etc.10 The Laws Delays Many people who made submissions with regard to the administration of justice were very critical of the delay that they experience in securing justice from the courts of law. They advert to the often repeated tag-line of ‘justice delayed is justice denied’! It is the opinion of the members of the Committee that there is much truth in their criticism and that the government in general and the judicial system in particular should address it with seriousness and urgency. to promote mediation. Some of the suggestions recommended are to increase the number of court houses and judges. to reform the rules of court procedure to simplify matters and steps. to establish Small Claims Courts / Primary Courts. 157 . 1 Meaning of franchise and high cost of elections A large number of public representations made to the Committee contained proposals in relation to their elected representatives and the representative system adopted at various tiers of government. In this section we discuss the concerns raised by people about the electoral process. The public were of the view that many of the elected representatives do not possess educational and professional 158 . 15.1. The submissions made on various issues related to Electoral System and Process are given below. This effectively distorts the concept of people’s franchise. Once elected. Some who spoke also expressed the view that the present system of nominations and elections favoured only rich candidates as campaigns are costly and only those who are able to raise millions of rupees have a chance of getting elected. representatives have to return favours to those who provided money for their campaigns. The representations made to the Committee stressed people’s dissatisfaction about the improper conduct of their elected representatives. thoughtful and innovative proposals on electoral reforms. provincial councils and local authorities were more concerned about making money by using their political power rather than serving the people. The public were of the view that some representatives of parliament. Chapter15 Electoral System and Process 15.1 Submissions We received a number of detailed. In our view. The Committee has considered the view expressed by most persons that they were dissatisfied with the quality of most of the elected representatives. To be eligible to become a member of an elected representative body a person has to acquire prescribed qualifications prior to becoming an elected representative. While the Committee understood why people were frustrated with ‘family politics’. 15. People were strongly opposed to this and suggested that there should be some restrictions on relatives appearing in politics together. Fathers. 159 . once again we were of the view that to bring in regulations to prevent family members from entering politics would constitute a violation of democratic principles and human rights. socio-cultural and technological environment.2 Issue of family and representative democracy People of various strata of the society expressed their displeasure over the role of families in Sri Lankan politics. citizens also have the responsibility to select the most qualified.1. spouses and various kith and kin have become increasingly visible in recent political scenarios at unprecedented levels especially under the proportional representation system. However. Furthermore. the Committee is of the view that setting educational qualifications for a citizen to become an elected representative is anti-democratic and violates fundamental rights. sons and daughters. educational qualifications alone do not qualify a person to be an effective representative.qualifications to become an elected representative in the complex contemporary political. The general public came up with suggestions to rectify this lacuna by way of proposing a scheme of educational qualifications for various levels of governments. 160 . the underworld.15. 15. They accused elected representatives of being more interested in building their personal wealth by abuse of power and office.1. People wanted regulations to minimise corruption and abuse of power by elected representatives. The persons who spoke observed that members of elected representative bodies are too concerned with their personal welfare rather than concentrating on their duties to the public.4 Inappropriate conduct of elected representatives People were scathing in their opinions of their elected representatives. They also suggested that such assets declarations must include assets of members of their families. and the influence of business interests in recent elections has become quite obvious. violent and confrontational politics even within the same political party. This has led to political intimidation. declaring their assets to the public. taking part in public decisions and deliberations. There were many proposals calling for a code of conduct for elected representatives and also strict regulations on the conduct of election propaganda and campaigns.e. A candidate has to campaign in a larger area and launch expensive propaganda campaigns to boost their image to win an election.1. The role of thugs. People were strongly in favour of those running for political office. This discourages candidates without huge sources of financial resources to participate in politics and also encourages corruption.3 Lack of fair play for candidates with less money People expressed serious reservations about the expenditure a candidate has to bear in a proportional representative system with preferential voting. i. it is perhaps a matter for religious institutions to decide.5 Recalling of elected representatives Related to the mechanism of introducing a code of conduct. Religious places and clergy of all religion shall be prevented from being involved in the secular affairs of politics.1. It is also the responsibility of the citizens to reject attempts to link religion and politics if they so wish. many people pointed out that politics is the only vocation that did not require physical and mental fitness. The Committee was of the view that in a democracy. They 161 . it would be difficult to legislate that clergy should not be involved in politics. people also proposed introducing a recall system for elected representatives if they violate the people’s mandate or the code of conduct. It was proposed that if a majority of the voters of an electorate consider that their elected representative is inefficient. where religion was brought into disrepute by the involvement of clergy in politics and the close link between religion and politics. has violated the code of conduct or is dishonest. his or her election should be annulled and a by-election must be held. 15. should the representative be found guilty. privileges and perks amounted to violating the mandate on which people elected their representatives. They also argued that it led to religious conflict. People were also of the view that recent crossovers for personal gains. Thereafter.1. 15.1. People cited many examples. the people could sign a petition with affidavits to commence a Re-call investigation procedure.15.7 Elected representatives’ age and perks Among those who made representations on electoral reforms.6 Religion and representative democracy Some people stated that religion and politics belong to two different spheres. They also were of the view that it encourages intra-group rivalry. 162 .  Allowing politically significant dissent to be heard in public decision making bodies.pointed out that even those who were unable to actively participate in their political work due to infirmities were appointed to responsible positions simply to provide them with privileges.1.making process in the country. People also recommended term limits for politicians at every level.  Creating an environment which promotes consensual democratic practices. often from within political families controlling every level of government and a layer of society that acquires funds illegally due to the high expenditure at elections.  Allowing marginalised minorities and groups to be in public decision making bodies. People argued that the PR system in reality creates an artificial majority for the political party that wins at an election. 15. Furthermore. it is a costly system as discussed previously that keeps away the general public from the decision. However. Connected to the above is the fact that it has created a system of political elite. the submissions also brought out the positive dimensions of the PR system that includes the following:  Avoiding tyrannical majorities which could occur under First Past the Post (FPP) system.8 Electoral systems Many submissions made to the Committee highlighted the shortcomings in the present Proportional Representation (PR) system. People suggested that an upper age limit should be specified for political candidates and that age should be around 70 years. These records could be used for recording details of citizens for other service requirements. The matter of workers employed in the Investment Promotion Zones (FTZ) around the country being unable to travel to their homes to cast votes was spoken of at the meetings. taxes. Also two ballot papers system (one for FPP and one for PR) was suggested in a mixed system. tracking agricultural loans. Furthermore.g. it was suggested that real time electronic voting be introduced as most persons have internet access through computers/mobile telephones. e. vehicle ownerships. etc. It is the considered position of the Committee that banning such parties is impossible at this juncture and may lead to unnecessary conflict. 15. the public also suggested that a database and procedure be initiated to electronically register persons at birth and remove their records at death. bribery and using public funds to ‘buy 163 . In this regard. repayments.1. They were of the view that such parties should be banned.9 Issue of ethno-religious parties Some members of the public were extremely critical of political parties which identified themselves with a particular ethno-religious identity.10 Rights of voters There were strong recommendations that the rights of Sri Lankan migrant workers and Sri Lankans living overseas need to be protected by way of establishing polling booths (in designated locations) with the help of our missions overseas. identity cards.1. people were in favour of a mixed system of FPP and PR systems. It was also lamented that vote rigging. 15. In essence.People expect their representatives to present their points of view in public deliberations in decision making while allowing different shades of views to be represented. President of the Court of Appeal and the Secretary-General of Parliament.1.11 Election of President The persons who appeared had varying views on this subject. a direct voting system to elect a president would not be necessary.  Presidential system should remain as it is after the 19th Amendment. 164 . They were of the view that:  Should the Executive Presidency be totally done away with. the said election should be conducted by the Elections Commission (EC) under the supervision of the Chief Justice. databases need to be dealt with carefully as they could lead to invasions of privacy and the surveillance by the State of individuals. mayors and chairpersons of local government authorities. provincial councillors.  Should the President have limited powers. The Committee discussed this in detail and while supportive of the idea of the right of migrant workers to vote felt that it was necessary to be cautious when expanding the right of all overseas Sri Lankans to participate in elections.  Should the president be elected by members of parliament. 15. While electronic voting system was certainly an idea to be explored.  Should the President be elected through an electoral college it should consist of members of both houses of Parliament (if bi-cameral system is considered). he/she should be elected by the public.up’ votes should be seriously addressed with a sound legal framework and impartial enforcement. 1. 165 . However. However. As a result government has to spend huge sums of money and deploy other resources unnecessarily which could have been utilized for the wellbeing of the country. the concern of people that the holding the elections in a staggered manner allows for possible manipulation to the system must also be recognised.  Presidential and Parliamentary elections can be held on one day and Provincial and LG elections held on a separate day. Election calendar The public who appeared before the Committee pointed out that many problems in holding elections were due to non-availability of an election calendar with PC and LG elections being held in staggered manner in different areas on different days. the Committee noted that within a parliamentary form of government. it may prove to be difficult to have an election calendar as the possibility of by-elections may arise at different times.15. These proposals were made with a view to minimizing inconvenience to the voter.12 Make elections less costly People had submitted various proposals to make democratic representation more meaningful that includes:  Direct representation at the lowest level and indirect representatives at provincial and national level  Introduction of an Election Calendar  Elections for all tiers of representative bodies to be held on same date. the adverse effect on the economy. curtailing the large amount of funds expended on elections and minimizing the deployment of a large number of government officials repeatedly. People were also of the view that staggered elections proved to be an unnecessary distraction from the actual matters of governing the country. the argument that the current delimitation system did reflect huge disparities and 166 . Mahaiyanganaya and Ridimaliyadda Divisional Secretariat areas. particularly Puttalam and Ampara.1. In our view. Furthermore.1. 15.13 National list Persons who presented their views before the Committee were extremely critical of the appointment of candidates who have not been elected to parliament through the national list which caused damage to the democratic process and violated the rights of the voters. large electorate. professionals and eminent persons to be able to serve the country through parliament. For example. the people who presented views asked to de-limit the existing electorates in order to represent minorities or marginalized groups in the area and in a manner to obtain better services from the local government authorities.15. Similar proposals also came from other parts of the country. Katharagama and Badalkumbura Divisional Secretariat areas and the second to include Wellavaya. a number of persons from the Monaragala district requested the creation of two new electorates for the district. the original idea of the national list has been completely distorted. In the opinion of many people. The first electorate to include Buththala. Thanamalvila and Sevanagala Divisional Secretariat areas. The Committee discussed the views of people that there is an unfair distribution of development funds and decentralized budgets when there is one. they expressed that such appointments defeated the very purpose for which the national list was introduced which was to allow intellectuals.14 De-Limitation of electoral boundaries In this regard. In addition. it was suggested to create a new district as Weli-oya in the Northern Province including Trincomalee and Padavi-Sripura and another new electorate as Mahiyanganaya to include Dehiaththakandiya. unevenness within provinces and districts requires serious thought when deciding on delimitation matters.  Ensuring representation – This requires that these groups are given guaranteed representation through the allocation of national list or nominated seats in parliament.  Finally.15 Under-represented groups Persons who presented views stressed the need to ensure that groups which are not adequately represented should have the opportunity for representation in elected bodies. disabled and small community groups as contestants. 15. ensuring that all citizens irrespective of their place of residence have access to participating in the electoral processes of the country. Also. for example a requirement for fielding a certain percentage of women. 167 . This requires the engagement of the State through the election commission to create an enabling environment through both incentives as well as laws which ensure that political parties are required to be more representative of minority groups and those with inadequate representation.  Political parties should be included as stakeholders in the process of increasing political participation from all such groups. provincial councils and local bodies. that special measures need to be taken to facilitate the participation of people with different needs in the electoral process. facilities and materials are accessible to all citizens including the provision of transportation support and alternatives such as electronic and postal voting where necessary.  There were strong representations that the State should ensure that voting procedures.1. and all other such groups regarding a system to ensure their representation through affirmative action or special nomination in the structures of government. Malays. Though women (as a group) have adequate numbers to elect women members to these structures. it was said that political parties should be encouraged to ensure a certain number of disabled people to be fielded as candidates.1. It is also evident that people are extremely frustrated with divisive. Also. Portuguese Burghers.1. violent and corrupt political processes.15. People of African Descent. What is clear is that people were strongly in favour of reforming the electoral system to ensure more representative process while ensuring candidates of integrity and ethical conduct are encouraged to participate in the process. the election of women over the past 65 years or so has been miniscule.18 Small community groups Representations were also made on behalf of Ādivāsis. 15.16 Women’s representation Women make up more than half of our country’s population but have very limited representation in all levels of governance structures.17 People with disabilities It was argued by the public that people with disabilities are disadvantaged in several ways and at several levels and are thus unable to participate fully on both sides of the electoral process: either as candidates or as voters. 15. 168 . The need to increase representation of women was mentioned in submissions made in all parts of the country.. Telugu and Malayalam speaking people.1. 15.2 Recommendations Having considered all of the above. Members of Provincial Councils. The member does not agree to any of the recommendations on parliamentary elections that follow. Presidential election  If President is a titular Head of State. he/she should be elected by popular vote. Mayors.  If the President has limited powers.In our view people’s representations in this regard need to be taken extremely seriously as further deterioration to the electoral system and process would alienate people from one of the most important pillars of a democratic system: exercising people’s franchise.2. P. Other members agreed to the following: a. b. ii. the Committee would like to propose the following.C 169 . One member55 was in support of the proposed 20th Amendment Bill without any changes. Chairpersons and Vice Chairs of local authorities.1 Electoral system i. 15. he/she should be elected through an electoral college consisting of Members of Parliament. Parliamentary election  Mixed FPP (2 member constituency and Provincial Level PR List (List system)  FPP (60%) plus PPR (40%) 55 Kushan D’ Alwis. Deputy Mayors. There is an urgent need to stimulate the participation of people in the democratic system. Lists should also contain a percentage of youth candidates. especially in light of the proposed changes in this report to the Provincial and LG systems. but the PR will be on the basis of the LA area e. Multi member constituency  The Committee recommends multi-member constituency (for parliamentary & provincial council elections) for electorates which are pluralistic in character.  PPR – alternative names in the list for males and females within each ballot paper. Local authorities elections  Same as PC election. f. Provincial council election  Mixed FPP (2 member constituency and District Level PPR List (List system)  FPP (60%) plus District Level PR (40%)  Two Ballot papers one for FPP and one for PR  FPP .  Most of the Committee were of the view that the legislature should not exceed 225. c.Two Ballot papers one for male and one female candidates.  PPR – Alternative names in the list for males and females within each ballot paper. d. Independent candidates  For single member constituencies individual citizens should be provided facilities to contest as independent candidates without forming Independent Groups 170 .  Two Ballot papers one for FPP and one for PR  FPP -Two Ballot papers one for male and one female candidate. Lists should also contain a percentage of youth candidates. A. This should be made public so that any member of the public can question if what is given is not correct. Navaratna Bandara 57 Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. Sunil Jayaratna.K.C. A stringent system to make the candidates accountable should be introduced through laws.M. P. Selvakkumaran. KushanD’Alwis. Declaration of assets & liabilities Prospective candidates shall make an asset and liability declaration before an election. M. Elankovan. 171 . N. g. a National List (NL) is not necessary56.2 Electoral process i. Kumudu Kusum Kumara. Winston Pathiraja. The NL should have women and men nominated alternatively. ii. S.. Nadeeka Damayanthi. Cap on election expenditure There should be a cap on election related expenditure by and on behalf of candidates.  Other members were of the view that a National List should continue with the following conditions57:  Reduction of the number on the NL  NL members should be nominated from the list and those from other lists should not be accommodated in it. Harini Amarasuriya. National list  Some members were of the view that within a mixed system of elections and also in the event that a Second Chamber is established. and if elected every year thereafter until their term of office expires.2. Sources and amounts of financial donations should also be disclosed. 56 UpulA beyrathne. Lal Wijenayake.C. 15. Kanthie Ranasinghe.C. o If they receive any benefits. 58 Kushan D’ Alwis. The Re-call Act 2015 of England and Wales could be taken as a guideline in this regard.  Members should be allowed to exercise conscience provided that it will not destabilise the government.  Crossovers are not permitted under any condition58. Sirimasir iHapuarachchi 59 Upul Abeyrathne 172 .  Crossovers are permitted subject to the following: o Those who cross over shall not receive any benefits or privileges. they should go before the people for a by-election. Code of conduct There should be a code of conduct for elected representatives. Care-taker administration During parliamentary and provincial council elections the cabinet of ministers and board of ministers shall not be functioning as usual. iv. In order to ensure that it is necessary to introduce constructive no-confidence mechanisms59. Crossovers  Conscience voting is permitted.. vi.C.iii. There will be a care-taker administration overseen by the Election Commission. Those who violate the code can be either charged by the Courts or subjected to recall. Recall of MPs The Committee approves and recommends a system of recall. P. v. K. M. ix. Provincial Councils and Local Government should be introduced60. FTZ workers. Kanthie Ranasinghe and N. viii.  A mechanism for introducing electronic voting system with appropriate safeguards should be introduced. Kumudu Kusum Kumara.  Under the proportional representation system. 173 .vii. Election calendar An Election Calendar with definite dates scheduled for elections of President. The Election Calendar may need to accommodate situations that arise due to the need to conduct by-elections or accommodate no-confidence motions. Voting  Migrant workers registered with the government should be permitted to vote and an appropriate mechanism introduced. Members of Parliament. Nadeeka Damayanthi. Selvakkumaran proposed that women should account for half of the total candidates nominated to contest FPP seats from each party.  Special polling booths or other arrangements (including transport facilities) should be made available to facilitate the voting of factory workers. Women & youth representation  Women should account for at least one third of the total candidates nominated to contest FPP seats from each party under the majoritarian system61.  A similar system should be introduced for ensuring youth participation from each party. there should be a closed zippered list. people with disabilities and senior citizens. alternating between male and female candidates. 60 Committee Member Upul Abeyrathne did not support the idea of an Election Calendar 61 Harini Amarasuriya. The State should provide equal time on the media especially for candidates with limited resources. facilities and materials should be accessible to all citizens including people with disabilities and senior citizens. Election propaganda Regulations for propaganda during elections must be strictly enforced. Environment friendly election propaganda activities and activities that do not unduly interfere with the day-to-day life of the general public should be encouraged. Burghers. people of African descent etc. x. Under-represented / un-represented groups Mechanisms (such as through nominated members. xi. multi-member constituencies. reserved seats etc. Affidavit by candidates Some members proposed that Election Laws need to be amended to ensure that every candidate annexes an affidavit to the nomination paper to declare under oath fully and truthfully the following62:  The candidate’s educational qualifications and dates on which such qualifications were obtained. and Malayalam speaking people. xii. These include groups such as Telugu. 62 Some members disagreed with this recommendation 174 . Malays. It is also necessary to ensure an enabling environment for people with disabilities to contest elections including the availability of election related documentation in Braille.) to ensure the representation of under-represented/ un- represented groups should be introduced.  Voting procedures. 175 . the outcome of the criminal charge. Whether the candidate has been found guilty of any offence in any Court of Law and the nature of that offence. As is evident.1 Submissions Cutting across all sectors of the country. one matter that came up consistently was the deep dissatisfaction of the public with the State of the public sector. the public in general had a very poor opinion of public services. inefficiencies. confusing system and multiplicity of institutions and systems in public sector making it extremely confusing for the public to obtain services  Wastage of resources and corruption  Patronage system in the public service which makes it extremely difficult to obtain services without a patron in the system  The non-implementation of languages policy making it extremely difficult or even impossible for the public to obtain a service in the language of their choice 176 . transfer and promotions and the lack of effective mechanisms to respond to grievances  Poor quality of services. from the submissions below. Public Finance and Audit 16. bureaucratic lethargy of officers  Highly biased. The complaints and grievances were many. Politicians were blamed fairly and squarely for this problem – of using the public sector as their personal fiefdoms to provide employment for their supporters as well as to dole out perks and privileges for their kith and kin. Chapter16 Public Service. prejudicial and arrogant attitudes of public sector officials in dealing with the public  Duplication of services. They can be summarised as follows:  Politicisation of public sector and the loss of independence of the public sector  Grievances regarding recruitment. disciplinary control and dismissal of the employees. Unfair recruitment policies or ignoring existing policies on recruitment appear to be rampant. non-politicization. As such. efficiency. Similarly. salary. among others. they are hardly caught up by the provisions of the Constitution which ensure equality. a Public Service Commission having the power to deal with these matters. etc. Evidently. non-discrimination. quality and service provision. 177 . Reform efforts should aim not simply in reducing the public sector but in putting in place systems for strengthening its independence. These institutions do not fall strictly within the term of government department. in the recruitment. that the public sector is in need of reform.  Exclusion and marginalisation of social groups from the public services – in recruitment as well as in the provision of services There were also many grievances expressed by public sector officers themselves with regard to anomalies and political victimisation within the public sector. promotion. The Committee has also recommended specific provisions with regard to the appointment and its process of Secretaries to the Ministries and Heads of Departments. It is noticed that many services and activities which were earlier carried out by departments of the government are now being undertaken by statutory and other corporations or bodies. Some presented cases of victimisation which had driven them from pillar to post in search of solutions. promotion schemes also appear to be subject to manipulation. The Constitution has provided for.. “The appointment. public finance and human resources.B Hurulle. Kumudu Kusum Kumara.2 Recommendations 16. Sirimasiri Hapurachachi. Navaratna Bandara. Selvakkumaran.K.C Elankovan. Winston Pathiraja. disciplinary control and the improvement of management capacities of public officers should be vested with the Public Service Commission (PSC) which shall consist of eleven non- political members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council of whom not less than three members shall be persons who have had over fifteen years’ experience as a public officer.Y.16. Lal Wijenayake 178 . promotion. N.C. A. dismissal.1 Interface between politics and administration/ management capacities of public service The Committee was not unanimous in its recommendations. Nadeeka Damayanthi. S. Sunil Jayarathna. Kanthie Ranasinghe. d) There should be an Office of Management (OM) under the PSC in order to undertake the “improvement of management capacities of public service” 63 Upul Abeyrathne. c) Parliament by legislation shall provide the necessary legal capacities enabling the PSC to receive funds and cadre directly from Parliament. M. S Vijesandiran.M. The following recommendations are made by some members of the Committee63: a) Replace Article 54 (1) by the following paragraph.2. b) Continue with the Articles from 54 (2) to 54 (11) of the present Constitution. The other members of PSC should have the knowledge and experience on administrative law. As such. it proposes the following formulations. Faiz. transfer.M. Thavarajah. Themiya L. business and public management”. S. Harini Amarasuriya. M. Pradeshiya Sabha boundaries should be coterminous with the boundaries of Divisional Secretariats. Cabinet and the Ministries and the Secretaries of Ministries nominated by the President. f) Remove Article 52 (2) of the present Constitution as this provision negates the authority vested in the PSC and obstructs the Ministers and Secretaries developing good working relationships while maintaining the professional standards in the administrative system(One member did not agree to this recommendation)64 g) The geographical boundaries of the administrative units of the government departments should be on the basis of Grama Niladhari (GN) Division. vested with the PSC. There should be a public vetting process with the participation of media and civil society organizations before appointing the persons nominated by the President at the High Post Committee of Parliament. 64 S. The Office of Management is responsible for developing policies to introduce good management practices to keep the performance of public service in line with the internationally accepted public management practices and the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution. the lowest level administrative unit legally established. Thavarajah 179 . e) The Constitutional Council should approve the appointment of Secretaries to the President. No government agency should have authority to cut across the GN divisions in defining and delineating its geographical service areas. The following recommendation was made by one member65: Chapters 9 and 17 of the present Constitution should be retained in its present form. This does not bar the administrative authorities implementing the policies of affirmative action providing adequate space in the recruitment schemes to empower the identified disadvantaged groups such as women. PC 180 . demoted 65 Kushan D’ Alwis.2 Independence of the public service a) Merit system should be strictly imposed in the recruitment. etc. minority communities.2. c) Parliament should by the same law prohibit the public officers participating in national. removed from office.. promotions and other human resource matters of the public service and also in the administrative decision making process. war affected communities. The recommendations are a step in the direction of creating a federal State without using the title federal and also amount to forcing down federal concept on the people living outside the Northern Province who have never demanded or sought such a devolution regarding public services and public finances. d) Constitution should have provisions to the effect that a public officer shall not be victimised or discriminated against for having performed functions of office in accordance with the law or dismissed. b) Parliament should introduce legislation to make the interference and obstruction of merit system of recruitment a punishable offence and provide legal space to the concerned citizens to challenge such actions in the courts. 16. for a limited period of time. provincial and local politics and make such actions punishable offenses. disciplinary control and dismissal. promotions. Retain Articles 55(3) to 55(5). those appointments should be approved by the High Post Committee with a public vetting system. 181 . Rephrase the Article 55(1) as follows: “The Public Service Commission shall provide for and determine all matters of policy relating to public officers. semi government institutions a. Remove Article 55 (2). c. b. f) Include the government servants' pension right in the Constitution (similar to the Article 109 of 1972 Constitution).3 Controlling arbitrary administrative power/ complaints against the members of public service. 16. and iii)People should seek redress against the arbitrary actions by the administrators. including policy relating to appointments. e) If the Ministers require political appointments to have Policy Advisors on their own choice. However.2. ii) Review the legality of administrative circulars and regulations against the laws/decisions of the Cabinet or Ministers. in rank or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action without due process of law. it is proposed to expand its mandate to i) Receive the appeals from the public officers against the decisions taken by the PSC as per the current Constitution . Administrative Appeals Tribunal appointed by the Judicial Service Commission as per Article 59 may be continued. transfers. Remove current barriers obstructing the accessibility to the State services by the plantation people due to the plantation settlements not being fully brought under the purview of the public administration and by the plantation companies granting authority to the estate managers to decide every activity 182 . 16. such as corporations. statutory authorities. non-discrimination. the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). should be adopted with regard to the appointments of heads and Boards of Directors of semi-government institutions... e.the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and report the progress of implementation to Parliament. This should be provided in the Constitution and it could have almost similar provisions like those of the Public Service Commission. the Committee recommends that there shall be an independent body for Semi-Governmental Public Service Commission to handle these aspects. In this regard. PSC should be given the undertaking of conducting the follow-up observations on the implementation of directives given to the public officials by the Parliamentary Petitions Committee. etc. It is the opinion of this Committee that a system similar to that suggested above in section 16.4 Special Issues Related to Access to the Public Services There should be provisions in the Constitution requiring Parliament to pass legislation to a. non-politicisation.2(a). bonuses etc.2. to ensure that they too are appointed on merit through a vetting process with considerations of equality.2. d. available to public officers. etc. f. statutory bodies. Have a common human resource policy for the government and semi government institutions providing the employees of semi government institutions the same facilities. maternity leave. efficiency. 183 . d. b. Provincial Public Service Commission (PPSC) shall be recommended by the Provincial High Post Committee and their appointment shall be issued by the Governor. Similar provisions should be made in areas where Sinhala speaking communities are in the minority. The appointment. The PPSC should have coordination with PSC and the PPSCs of other provinces to ensure the common professional standards at the central as well as provincial public service. of the estate population imposing restrictions on receiving public service delivery of the State. c. disciplinary control and the improvement of management performance of provincial public service should be vested with the PPSC. 16. Article 54 (4) of the present Constitution should be followed when preparing the tenure and vacation of seat process by a member of PPSCs.5 Provincial public service and finance a. The members of PPSCs should be of high integrity with required knowledge and experience to handle the disciplinary and HR matters of provincial public service. promotion. Appoint persons with knowledge of Tamil to government offices to carryon daily work with the Tamil community effectively. Declare plantation human settlements as a part of the village system to be served directly by the State institutions. Introduce affirmative action to accommodate marginalised communities and groups including war affected people into the public service through special recruitment schemes. b. dismissal.2. PPSCs must have an apex committee to maintain common standard among the inter-provincial public service especially the Provincial Management Service. d. e. There should be an independent Advocate General or a unit within the Attorney General’s Department to advise the PCs on drafting statutes in line with the provisions in the Constitution. The service manual stipulating the conditions of PMS should be prepared by a joint committee of comprising the representatives of PSC and PPSCs. There shall be a Provincial Management Service (PMS) recruited by open advertisement and selected on merit to handle the Provincial administration and the members of PMS shall be transferable between Provinces. 16. Stop the patronage system in appointing the persons to the diplomatic postings. b. The administrative circulars issued by the members of provincial public service should be scrutinised by the Provincial Advocate General against the statutes passed by the PC. The members of provincial public service can appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal against the decisions of PPSC and the people can apply for redress against the violations of their rights by the decisions of members of PPSC. The members of All Island Services can be seconded to the PMS. f. c. There should be a Diplomatic Service Commission (DSC) to decide the recruitment criteria for the overseas service and evaluate the nominations of non-career diplomats for diplomatic postings. The DSC should decide the ratio 184 .2.6 Diplomatic service a. 7 Public finance and audit a. the minimum allocation to the PCs to be 40% of the State revenue (30% to the PCs and 10% for LGs). The minimum allocation to the PCs and the LGs should be 25% of the State revenue generated through taxation or borrowings and that should be allocated among the PCs and the LGs by the Finance Commission (proposed ratio is 18% for PCs and 7% for LGs). e. 16. Remove the section of Article 153(d) which empowers the President to remove the Auditor General on account of ill health or physical or mental infirmity. c. b.66 d. The percentage of allocation from the total government revenue and criteria for allocating the funds transferred by Parliament among the PCs should be prepared by the Finance Commission and should be submitted to Parliament. Thavarajah 185 . Retain Articles 148 to 151 in the present constitution on public finance. between the Career and Non-career officers in the diplomatic postings and identification of diplomatic posting which can be filled with the non-career diplomats and the scheme for training of such appointees. 66 S. Provincial Councils must have Internal Audit Divisions appointed by the PCs free from the interference of Governor and the Provincial Chief Secretary.2. The Finance Commission should be appointed by the President on the recommendation of Constitutional Council. It should not be within the Treasury.One member proposed that in order for the devolution to be meaningful. i. k. Make Constitutional provisions to establish a committee comprising Auditor General and Parliamentarians to monitor the disbursement of funds by the Ministry Secretaries. g. The Auditor General should be given powers to take actions such as imposing surcharges against public officers involved in the misappropriation of public funds or report to the Attorney General to prosecute them. Independent Audit Commission to be created and should be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council. j. 186 . h. The Constitutional Council must initiate the process for appointing the new person in advance to avoid President appointing an acting person to the position of Auditor General. Strengthen the existing mechanism to eradicate bribery and corruption. Enact laws enabling the COPE to summon and monitor the companies in which the monies of the Provident Fund and Trust Fund were invested to enter into the stock market. l. Department Heads and Heads of Corporation. Make it compulsory for Ministers to submit a white paper on programmes utilising public funds to the Auditor General and it should be open to the public for appraisal. f. Make it compulsory for the public servants to send the details of disbursement programme to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption enabling them to monitor the process. infringed or violated. public security laws should be in line with Sri Lanka’s international obligations as Sri Lanka is a signatory to the ICCPR. Alternatively the PTA should be repealed altogether given its draconian nature which suspends the rights of citizens even without any emergency declared by the State. the National Army to wear the Uniform for a region while serving in that specific region. Chapter 17 Public Security and Human Security 17. As pointed out by the Human Rights Commission. It contains provisions which are against the procedure laid down in the Criminal Procedure Code for fair investigation and trial. Defence Force establishments to be located in a distance away from human settlements. freedom of expression and freedom of employment (including Labour rights). Any such restriction has to be defined clearly in the Constitution. restricted. Representations were made that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) must be reviewed to minimize the restrictions on fundamental rights including individual freedom. recruitment to the Police and Armed forces to be in the ratio of ethnic proportions. Fundamental Rights of people should not be threatened. 187 . Other proposals included security of the Minorities in the regions to be ensured.1Submissions Proposals on Public security and Human Security were made by the public from the perspective of minorities and the violation of freedoms and rights of citizens in the name of national security. No person shall be arrested except according to due process of law. oceanic pollution and exploitation. Human security shall not be arbitrarily compromised in the name of national security by the State. Parliament must approve its further extension by a special majority. Human Security Human security shall be guaranteed to people by environmental security in the form of clean water. a State of emergency could be declared only when the ‘life of the nation is threatened’. Victims’ rights shall be protected and safeguarded when infringed by the agents of the State and non-State actors. economic exploitation etc. of which the latter seems to be continued up to present in some measure. air and oceanic security to be ensured eliminating global warming. endorsed by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka should be adopted. clean air and the essentials for Right to Life. use of chemicals etc. judicial review of declaration and orders of a state of emergency must be guaranteed and provided for. The threat to human life and society due to nuclear proliferation. Space. Public representations on Public security and Human Security manifest the desire of both the members of minority communities whose human security was severely affected during the protracted war as well as other citizens who were similarly affected due to the fall out of the war as well as the mentality of national security state that was being built in the post-war period in the country. industrial pollution. genetic engineering. should be prevented. 188 .It should be noted that the Human Rights Commission submitted that Public Security should fall in line with Sri Lanka’s International human rights obligations (Article 4 of the ICCPR). the provisions in the Draft Charter on derogation of Rights especially during a state of emergency. if a state of emergency continues for more than six months. environmental devastation. iv. conscience and religion. freedom from arbitrary detention and punishment and the right not be disappeared. freedom of thought. Judicial review of emergency regulations and orders must be expressly provided for. Protection of human security should include provisions in the Constitution to the effect that the use of force against individuals and groups of individuals by the Police and or Security Forces must be proportional to the threat to public security and law and order. iii. Emergency regulations made under the Public Security Laws should not violate the fundamental right to life. The following provisions be included in the Constitution : i.2 Recommendations 1. fundamental right to freedom from torture. If the declaration of emergency is to be continued for more than 6 consecutive months the proclamation declaring a state of emergency should be ratified by Members of Parliament by a 2/3rd majority. An emergency can be proclaimed under the Public Security Act in addition to what is in the existing law only when the Life of the Nation is threatened or in the event of a natural disaster. review whether a state of emergency is warranted. Judicial Review of declaration of the state of emergency must be guaranteed. ii. 189 . 3.17. inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. 2. The Supreme Court may on its own accord or on an application made to court. do not agree with the said recommendation. The Prevention of Terrorism Act should be repealed as the existing Public Security Ordinance can be amended to address the concerns regarding preventing terrorism in the country. 67 Kushan D’ Alwis P.C. 190 . 67 5. 4. Victims’ rights shall be protected and safeguarded when infringed by the agents of the State and non-State actors. Many preferred the composition of the Constitutional Council. It was submitted that. It was pointed out by people that the appointment of Ministers to the Constitutional Council may bring about conflict of interests. as proposed in the 19th Amendment Bill. and that it should not be vulnerable to politicisation. There is no bar currently to the appointment of Ministers to be members of the Constitutional Council. which was published in the gazette issued on 16th March 2015. The composition set out in the government gazette is as follows: (a) The Prime Minister (b) The Speaker (c) The Leader of the Opposition (d) One person appointed by the President (e) Five persons appointed by the President on the nomination of both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition 191 .1 Submissions Several civil society organizations and individuals who appeared before us in their representations were highly critical of the current composition of the Constitutional Council. since it is the Constitutional Council that is vested with power to recommend members to the independent commissions and to Superior Courts. Chapter 18 Constitutional Council and Independent Commissions 18.1 Constitutional Council 18. The Constitutional Council as it is composed today under the 19th Amendment. it is important that its integrity and independence is preserved.1. consists of ten members of whom seven are Members of Parliament. These requests stemmed from the public disappointment with regards to the three pillars of government the 192 .2 Recommendations 1. 18. The composition of the Constitutional Council shall be as above as it will be an important step in winning the confidence of the public in respect of appointments made by the Constitutional Council. The introduction of the following important provision which was in the 19th Amendment Bill should be included: a) In nominating the five persons referred to above the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition shall consult the Leaders of political parties and independent groups represented in Parliament so as to ensure that Constitutional Council reflects the pluralistic character of Sri Lankan society including plurality and social diversity.2 Independent Commissions 18.1. 18. (f) One person nominated by agreement of the majority of the Members of Parliament belonging to political parties or independent groups other than the respective political parties or independent groups to which the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition belong and appointed by the President. b) The persons to be appointed or nominated shall be persons of eminence and integrity who have distinguished themselves in public or personal life and who are not members of any political party. 2.2.1 Submissions Members of the public from all parts of the country made representations seeking to establish a variety of commissions which we have listed below. The public made submissions that the following institutions must be established by the Constitution other than those which have already been provided for under the 19th Amendment:  Public Service Grievance Commission  Semi Government Public Service Commission  Commission on Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity  Media Commission  Commission on Women  Commission on Children  Legal Aid Commission  Education Commission  Health Commission  Environment Commission 193 . corrupt and insensitive to peoples grievances. politicised. the executive and the judiciary which they perceive as being bureaucratic. The Committee suggest that due consideration is made to this aspect as well as the inclusion of some aspects within existing commissions.legislature. However this matter is of concern as it points to the failure of the organs of the State and hence requires reflection as to how strengthening and further democratisation of the institutions of the State should be ensured. It is in this light that there is a need to consider establishment of certain commissions for a temporary period of time until the institutions and systems of the State machinery are reformed. The public perceives that these commissions could be more independent and institutions which the public are able to access and to get some degree of relief. scope and composition of the Independent Commissions. 194 .4 Recommendations The Committee has already recommended certain Commissions in this report in addition to the existing ones.  Economic Development Grievances Commission  DisabilityRights Commission  Judicial Commission for Superior Courts  Malayaha (Up Country) Tamil Development Commission  Diplomatic / Foreign Service Commission  Centre-Periphery Relations Commission  National Land Commission  University Grants Commission  Official Languages Commission  Food and Agriculture Commission  Indigenous Medicine Commission  Affirmative Action Commission 18. It is our view that the Constitutional Assembly should address the broader issues of independence of public institutions. rule of law and efficiency of public services when finally deciding on the exact number. It has also recommended certain constitutional provisions which may address the concerns raised by the public when asking for more Commissions. Fragmentation of State land was also an issue raised by people. 19. State land distribution was highly controversial and 195 . Chapter19 Land. We summarise below. the issues that were raised in the submissions made to the Committee. For example.1. land rights.1 Submissions On the whole. For example people said that second and third generations of those who received land from government schemes face many problems because of not having access to sufficient land. People argued that the provision that land can only be passed on to the eldest male son. discriminated other members of the family. only in the name of the male of the household. people made submissions relating to the land. equity. Yet. the other was fragmentation of State land distributed to people. equality and sustainability. Environment and Development 19. regulations and mechanisms. Major concerns were with regard to access. it was evident that people faced many problems relating to land use.1 Land In relation to land. In certain parts of the country. There were also issues of discrimination relating to the inheritance and transfer of land. particularly in the East. Women spoke specifically about discrimination in existing land laws. Fragmentation of land was a concern for people on two grounds: one was with regard to the fragmentation of forest land. were also discriminatory. especially of State land which is currently based on the laws of primogeniture. environment and development based on a very broad understanding of the concepts of environment and development. others argued that laws limiting the transfer of State land (to avoid fragmentation) however. many spoke of the fact that land titles were usually given by the State. and access to land for livelihoods and settlements. land management. 1.19 of 1935 as amended) b. Lack of protection for ecologically sensitive land areas leading to man-made and natural disasters. 7. customs and tradition are based on the following: a. Lack of enforcement of land laws and regulations 4. Lapse in the land use policy. The underlying issue with regard to the concerns raised by people regarding land fragmentation in our view however was the lack of access to land mainly for livelihood purposes. 196 . Accessibility for settlement and livelihood purposes especially for marginalised and poor communities 5. Inefficient and unsustainable land use from a pro-poor and pro-environment perspective by powerful groups which leads to soil erosion and degradation. we mention these as background information for the recommendations for constitutional reform. Discriminatory State policies on land. 2. Economic sector (for example those in the plantation sector do not own the land on which they live and work) c. Information regarding State land is not accessible or transparent to the public 6. While recognizing that some of these issues are related to implementation of policy. Forcible occupation of lands by State or private institutions for ‘development’.ethno-religious sentiments were very influential in how people saw the issue of equal access to land. People highlighted several problems they face with ownership and use of land. 3. Gender biased State law (Land Development Ordinance No. Land settlement policy discriminates certain ethnic groups d. the ocean). Protection of indigenous plant and animal life especially from predatory foreign species often imported for commercial purposes. forests. This has led to the shrinking or reduction of community and State land. wild life reserves. they spoke of the eco-system and the human environment as a whole and inextricably linked with the lives and livelihoods of people. 8. Areas of concern in relation to the above highlighted by the people included: 1. wild life and eco-system forests and natural reserves. agriculture free of pesticides. 9. animals. d. disposal of garbage and sanitation and the protection of indigenous plants from invasion by foreign species.1. air. Prevention of soil erosion 197 . The lack of proper classificatory methods or demarcation of State. Protection of nature. Protection of the country’s bio-diversity c. fertilizers and chemicals. 19. and land b. oceans and waterways b. private and community lands. Encroachment by communities of forest and protected land leading to human and animal conflicts and deforestation.land. Protection of natural resources a.2 Environment People referred to the environment as relating to air. They also spoke about food security. Access to a clean environment a. an environment free of pollution. Protection from all forms of pollution including noise pollution c. In essence. water (rivers and other water- ways. protection of traditional agricultural systems and way of life. Clean water. Proper mechanisms for garbage disposal and sanitation 2. 5. land rights. shelter. people suggested that development needs to ensure social justice. Agriculture and food security a.3 Development People defined development broadly to encompass all aspects of an individual’s or community’s life. Mechanisms for implementation of laws and regulations and the simplification of such procedures. livelihood.1. equality. socio-cultural development. For example. Interestingly. the ideal of democracy. sustainability and inclusivity. Food free from pesticides. In articulating what was meant by economic democratisation people referred to the following: 198 . clothing and housing. 4. participation and consultation were underscored in many of the submissions. social and cultural opportunities”. health. The idea that democracy should also include economic democratisation was mooted. education. etc. Importantly. Animal welfare and rights 6. 19. transport. and the continuous improvement of living conditions and full enjoyment of leisure. 3. one submission defined development as “the realisation by all citizens of an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families including adequate food. Protection of local agricultural methods and associated way of life. clothing. chemicals. Protecting the environment from development induced risks a. redistribution. basic needs such as food. Formulation of laws for environmental protection b. Encapsulated within descriptions of development were ideas regarding economic development. etc. Enabling employment and livelihood a. people raised the following specific concerns: 1. Promoting cooperative and collective economic and development initiatives to strengthen solidarity among people and communities c. Food. State responsibility for poverty alleviation 5.  That the benefits of the economy should be equitable  Consultation with and participation of people in economic decision making processes  Peoples’ sovereignty over economic affairs In relation to development issues. Preventing development induced displacement b. Advocate for principles of development such as: a. Ensuring inclusive development – especially of vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities c. Inclusiveness d. Efficient use of resources for pro-poor and sustainable development c. clothing. Protection of traditional industries and livelihoods b. The lack of mandated mechanisms for consultation and participation 4. The need to ensure participation and consultation of people in decision making a. Sustainable and non-exploitative development 199 . shelter 2. Preventing land alienation due to development d. Equity b. Protection of labour and workers from exploitation 3. Participatory and consultative decision making processes e. Protection of people from corporations and multinationals e. The State’s responsibility for the provision of basic needs a. Ecuador and several other countries. it was proposed that the Constitution should include the right to live in a clean environment. 6. non-consultative development. others strongly critiqued development policies based on free market policies which they claimed led to exploitation of human and natural resources. Mechanisms and protection for redress. It was also proposed that local government bodies should be given greater power and control over resources in their areas as well as greater say over decision making on development issues. For example. representing development related economic grievances b. References were made to the Constitutions of India. Referendums and legislative means of oversight on development policies. Kenya. marginalisation and exclusion. projects and international treaties Many of the submissions relating to the environment and development contained a critique of top-down. While some submissions stated that there was no alternative to capitalism. Recommendations were proposed to establish mechanisms to ensure public consultation. People’s submissions contained critiques of development projects driven primarily by market logic and profit motives. Bolivia. exploitative labour. to live in a 200 . Ensuring protection from economic exploitation a.that resulted in land alienation. social accountability and oversight of development projects. It was stated that development projects often had serious environmental consequences (even in violation of existing laws and regulations). in relation to progressive ideas for these types of mechanisms for public participation and accountability. Recommendations to respond to the concerns raised with regard to the environment and development were articulated both in terms of people’s rights as well as in relation to duties of the State towards the people. Nepal. employment conditions and displacement. protect and ensure these rights. The section on Fundamental Rights relating to the environment should also consider animal rights and animal welfare as animals and wildlife should be considered part of the environment and eco-system. and environmental issues were articulated in terms of rights. There should be Constitutional guidelines for the use of natural resources. these chapters should include provisions to:  Ensure sustainable exploitation. For example. 19. wild life etc.  Work to determine. utilisation. Separate chapters on Land. Thus. environment and development should be included in the Fundamental Rights Chapter. 3. 2. We suggest the examples of the Kenyan and Ecuadorian Constitutions be considered in the drafting process. land rights. 201 . natural resources. our recommendations are as follows: 1. Land.sustainable eco-system as fundamental rights. management and conservation of the environment and natural resources. there was a clear onus placed on the State to secure. achieve and maintain a minimum tree cover in consultation with environmental experts. Environment and Development detailing how these rights will be operationalised should be added to the Constitution.2 Recommendations Taking these multiple and complex issues into account. it was proposed that the State has a duty to protect the eco-system. while development. flora and fauna. and ensure the equitable sharing of the accruing benefits. within the process of constitution making. At the same time. protection and conservation of the environment. 7.  Protect and enhance legal protection for. Every person has a duty to cooperate with State organs and other persons to protect and conserve the environment and ensure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources68. To make provisions to hold State and public officers responsible for upholding powers to take action on any individual or institution that harms the environment or exploits people in the name of development. environment and development. and indigenous knowledge of.  Encourage public participation in the management. Eliminate processes and activities that are likely to endanger the environment. and utilise the environment and natural resources for the benefit of the people of Sri Lanka 6. biodiversity and the genetic resources of the communities. System of redress and compensation for victims of violations of fundamental rights relating to land.  Establish systems of environmental impact assessment. 68 Drawn from the Constitution of Kenya. The establishment of a Commission to Address Economic Development Grievances to ensure that there are adequate mechanisms to prevent development related exploitation and displacement. Sections 69 and 70 202 . 9. 4. 8.  Protect genetic resources and biological diversity. Environmental audit and monitoring of the environment 5. 11. equitable and socially just socio-economic development solutions for the country 203 . Identify a system to maintain a minimum tree cover at an acceptable percentage of the total land area of the country.10. Commitments in the Constitution to seek sustainable. etc. They demanded affirmative action to help them out of their marginalisation with respect to better access to services. ensuring that they have access to services. Chapter 20 Affirmative Action and Reconciliation 20. indigenous peoples.1 Submissions A section of the public submitted that there was a need to look into issues of marginalisation and vulnerability of several sections of the society.. Minority groups within each of the provinces. discriminated caste and menial labour groups. The Committee agreed that the State must ensure that all marginalised and vulnerable groups require special protection. While some suggested quotas based on ethnicity. others raised the concern of further ethnic and religious segregation and the need to avoid the same to prevent further division of society along these lines to ensure non recurrence of violence and essential for peaceful co-existence. adequate representation and they should be made part of an inclusive development process assisting them to reach equality with all other citizens within a period of time (for 204 . adequate representation and inclusive development. people with disability and war affected communities pointed out that they faced several challenges with regard to the access to services as well as to representation and development. Those with different sexual orientation pointed out the discriminatory practices that they face due to their orientation and its subtle nature which requires special protection. People with disability pointed out that equality alone will not in itself address their concerns and interests but there should be affirmative recognition that they be identified as a group with special needs in perpetuity. religion. thirty years). after which these actions can be reviewed except in the case of people with disability. The Committee has therefore included recommendations in several sections of the report including directive principles. 205 . public service and independent commissions to ensure the same. fundamental rights. judicial and electoral reform.example. gender. Some religious dignitaries too made similar representations on the discriminatory practices based on caste for example. customs and traditions were part of specific cultures and should be protected. It is necessary to build consensus and agreement around these sensitive issues.. social origin. It is our view that the legal reforms that are necessary to prevent discrimination based on customary and traditional practices and law need to be discussed and negotiated with relevant groups including affected parties. At the same time. they cannot be ignored as they have serious legal and social implications especially for women and children. They were of the view that these laws. Serious allegations of caste discrimination came from the Northern Province. disability etc. It is our view that these discriminations in society are very sensitive since they touch on cultural and religious practices. were made from all parts of the country. particularly of minority groups. caste.1 Submissions Representations on discrimination. We also observed that there are many misunderstandings regarding customary and traditional law. Chapter 21 Commission on Anti-Discrimination 21. 206 . However. We see that the problem of cultural discrimination and discrimination under certain laws are much more serious than what we see on the surface and that it needs to be addressed. Representations on discrimination against women under customary laws as well as written laws that are in operation were also made. But we also were of the view that such issues cannot simply be dealt with by reforms to the Constitution. religion. sexual orientation. exclusion and marginalisation on the basis of ethnicity. other groups were strongly against any reforms or revisions to traditional or customary laws. We recommend the Commission be comprised of 12 persons from the above disciplines and be appointed by the President on the recommendation of Constitutional Council. 2. 207 . We further recommend that the Commission be representative of different socio-cultural and ethno-religious groups.21.2 Recommendations 1. This Commission should comprise of eminent persons from the fields of sociology. Establish a Commission on Discrimination to initiate dialogue and recommend reforms through discussion. history and public administration. law. negotiation and mediation. The Commission will entertain complaints relating to administrative procedures and practices which are causing injustice and unnecessary delay in the service delivery. law. public administration. but it is also realised that a majority of them results from systemic administrative practices and procedures adopted by these institutions. human rights. technology.1 Submissions The Committee came across many complaints from the public against government institutions and officials with regard to failures. and abuse.2 Recommendations Towards achieving this objective. The authority of the Commission shall cover not only the government institutions but also 69 Kushan D’ Alwis P. the Committee recommends the establishment of a Public Service Grievance Commission by the Constitution which should be an independent institution the chairperson and members of which shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council. 208 .C. If these administrative practices and procedures are reviewed by an authoritative body which has the authority to recommend or order changes to these practices and procedures that will have a positive effect on public service delivery in the country and as a result the government services will be people friendly and efficient. Chapter 22 Public Service Grievance Commission 22. agricultural technology.69 public finance. etc.. While some of them could be viewed as coming from individual grievances. The Commission may consist of around seven to nine members drawn from experienced persons from a variety of fields such as social service. 22. of public service delivery. expressed his reservation for the inclusion of social service. Ombudsperson or similar institutions. statutory bodies and companies where the government owns shares. these institutions can forward any issues which are of systemic nature to the Public Service Grievance Commission for its consideration and necessary action. 209 .the semi governmental bodies such as corporations. National Police Commission. However. The Commission will not be sitting on appeal or review of the role of the Human Rights Commission. Official Languages Commission. Open University of Sri Lanka 10. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi Political Activist 210 . Mr. University of Peradeniya 4. Northern Provincial Council. Dr. M. Navaratna Bandara Retired Senior Professor in Political Science. Mr. Harini Amarasuriya Senior Lecturer in Sociology. S. C. N. S. M. Sangaran Vijesandiran Senior Lecturer in Economics. Selvakkumaran Senior Lecturer in Law . University of Ruhuna 13. South Eastern University 6. Hurulle Former Member of Parliament 14. Prof. University of Peradeniya 16. M. S. Mr. M. Upul Abeyratne Senior Lecturer in Political Science. A. Kushan D’ Alwis President`s Counsel 9. Themiya L. Sunil Jayaratne Senior Attorney-at-Law 12. M. Kumudu Kusum Kumara Senior Lecturer in Sociology. Prof. A Cader Founder Vice Chancellor. Ms. Winston Pathiraja Retired Senior Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) 15. Faiz Senior Attorney-at-Law 17. Mr. Dr. Nadeeka Damayanthi Senior Lecturer in Political Science. Former Member of Parliament 8. Mr. Mr. K. University of Colombo. Hon.Annex A Members Appointed to the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform 1. Dr. Kanthie Ranasinghe Senior Attorney-at-Law 19. Prof. University of Kelaniya 18. University of Colombo 11. Attorney-at-Law 7. C. Gamini Samaranayake Retired Professor of Political Science. Mr. L. Lal Wijenayake (Chairman) Senior Attorney-at-Law 2. Ms. University of Peradeniya 5. Mr. Thavarajah Leader of the Opposition. Faisz Mustapha President`s Counsel 3. Mr. Mr. Mr. Y. Elankovan Civil Society Activist 20. B. Independence of the Judiciary and the court structure 9. Group Rights and directive principles on State policy 5. Legislature (unicameral/ bicameral) 6. Judicial review of legislation 16. Citizenship. Annex B List of Subjects 1. Constitutional council and independent commissions 13. Basic structure of the Constitution 4. Supremacy of Constitution or Parliament 7. Public security 19. Electoral reforms 15. Finance 20. Nature of the State 2. devolution and Local Government 11. Form of government (Presidential/ Parliamentary) 3. Religion. Language Rights. Power sharing. Separation of powers 8. Any other issues 211 . Powers of President under Parliamentary system 17. Public Service 14. Constitutional court 10. Election of President under Parliamentary system 18. Sharing of power at the center 12. Fundamental Rights and Duties. A. K. Dr. Faiz 16. N. Mr. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 11. B . S. M. Mr. Staples Street. Dr. Colombo 02 1. Mr. Mr. S. Hon. Y. Mr. Prof. Navaratna Bandara 4. Mr. Mr. Upul Abeyratne 13. Dr. Themiya L. Prof. Selvakkumaran 7. ‘Visumpaya’. M.Annex C Members who Participated in the Deliberations of the Preparation of the Report of Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform From: 07-03-2016 To: 09-05-2016 Venue: Secretariat for Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform. Sangaran Vijesandiran 15. L. Harini Amarasuriya 10. C. Nadeeka Damayanthi 17. Kanthie Ranasinghe 18. M. Mr. Mr. Lal Wijenayake (Chairman) 2. Winston Pathiraja (Secretary) 3.Hurulle 14. M. Mr. Sunil Jayarathna 12. Thavarajah 8. Ms. Faisz Mustapha 6. Kushan D` Alwis 9. Ms. S. Mr. M. C Elankovan 19. A Cader 5. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 212 . Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Badulla Date 23-02-2016 24-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. C. Ms. Mr. Lal Wijenayake 1. N. C Elankovan District: Colombo Date 18-01-2016 19-01-2016 20-01-2016 Name of the 1. Kanthie Ranasinghe 4. M. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 5. Dr. Ms. C. Thavarajah 3. Mr. Harini Amarasuriya 3. Dr. Mr. Annex D Attendance of the Members District Sittings of the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reform District: Ampara Date 27-02-2016 29-02-2016 Name of the 1. Hon. K. S. Mr. S. Thavarajah 2. C. N. Harini Amarasuriya 4. Mr. Mr.Kumudu Kusum Kumara 4. Mr. Selvakkumaran Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. B. B. Mr. S. S. Mr. Selvakkumaran 4. Selvakkumaran 1. Mr. Harini Amarasuriya 1. Elankovan District: Anuradhapura Date 17-02-2016 18-02-2016 Name of the 1. Dr. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Ms. Dr. Mr. Themiya L. Lal Wijenayake 1. Mr. Ms. Lal Wijenayake 213 . Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members: (Chairperson) 2. Thavarajah 3. Themiya L. M. Mr. Selvakkumaran 3. Nadeeka Damayanthi 4. S. Elankovan 5. Mr. Hon. Hon. Mr. Hon. Hurulle 3. Sunil Jayaratna 2. Sangaran Vijesandiran Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. Lal Wijenayake 1. Thavarajah 2. Nadeeka Damayanthi 5. Mr. Dr. Mr. Mr. Sunil Jayaratna 3. Sunil Jayaratna 2. N. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. C. Upul Abeyrathne 5. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 5. Dr. Hurulle 4. N. Dr. Sunil Jayaratna 3. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Batticaloa Date 25-02-2016 26-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Mr. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 4. Sangaran Vijesandiran 1. C. C. Harini Amarasuriya 4. K. S. C Elankovan 5. Mr. S. S. Mr. Thavarajah Kumara 6. Mr. Kanthi Hurulle 11. Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr. Mr. Nadeeka Ranasinghe 12. M. Hon. B. Dr. Upul Abeyrathne Hurulle 10. Ms. Mr. Thavarajah 3. Kumudu Kusum 8. Sirimasiri Ranasinghe Hapuarachchi Hapuarachchi 15. Upul Abeyrathne 11. Harini Amarasuriya 5. Hon. Cadar 5. C. Hon. Selvakkumaran Navarathne Bandara 4.A. Mr. Mr. Sirimasiri 14. A. Mr. M. Mr. Mr. M.M. Kanthie 13. Upul Abeyrathne 10.Harini Amarasuriya 5. Nadeeka 13. Sangaran Damayanthi 11. Prof. Mr. Dr. Mr. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 9. Mr. Mr.K. Dr. Selvakkumaran 6. S. Sunil Jayarathne 10. K. Mr. Mr. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 8. A. Ms. Prof. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 6. Dr. Navaratna 3. B. Harini Amarasuriya 8. Sangaran Damayanthi 13. S. Hurulle Vijesandiran Hurulle 12. Kumudu Kusum 6. Mr. Sangaran Damayanthi 11. Sunil Jayarathne 10. A. Mr. L. Ms. L. K. Thavaraja 7. A. N. B. M. Kanthie 14.K. Ms. Hon. Prof. Themiya L. Prof. Sunil Jayarathne Hurulle 9. Dr.M. Selvakkumaran 6. Sangaran 12. S.K. Hon. Mr. Thavarajah Amarasuriya 4. Mr. Harini Navarathne Bandara 4. Thavarajah 7. M. Nadeeka Vijesandiran Damayanthi. N. Dr. Winston Pathiraja 2. 9. Kushan D`Alwis Hapuarachchi Date 21-01-2016 22-01-2016 03-03-2016 Name of 1. A. Upul Abeyrathne 8. A. Dr. Winston Pathiraja 2. L. Mr. Ms. N. Cadar 4. Prof. Dr. Sirimasiri Vijesandiran 12. Selvakkumaran 6. B. Mr. Prof. Ms. Upul Abeyrathne Kumara 9. S. Elankovan 214 . Dr. Lal Wijenayake 1. Prof. Kanthie Hapuarachchi 13. Dr. Sunil Jayarathne 7. Sunil Jayarathne 8. Mr. M. Dr. Themiya L. Dr. L. 11. 3. M. Mr. Vijesandiran 10. Cadar 5. Dr. M. Thavarajah 4. Dr. Mr. S. Lal Wijenayake the Panel (Chairperson) (Chairperson) (Chairperson) Members 2. Hurulle 9. Themiya L. Prof. Ms. M. Themiya L. Mr. Mr. M. Ms. Dr.K. Bandara 4. Mr. B. Hon. Mr. S. Dr. Winston Pathiraja 3. Mr. Themiya L. N. Sirimasiri 15. Winston Pathiraja 2.Harini Amarasuriya 7. M.Annex D Panel (Chairperson) (Chairperson) (Chairperson) Members 2. Ms. Damayanthi 13. Mr. Nadeeka 10. C. Winston Pathiraja 2. Mr. Ms. Mr. Mr. Kanthie Damayanthi Ranasinghe Ranasinghe 14. Kumudu Kusum 5. Cadar 5. B. Nadeeka 12. Nadeeka Ranasinghe 12. Harini Amarasuriya Kumara 7. A. Kumudu Kusum 8. Kumara 9. Winston Pathiraja 3. M. Ms. Themiya L. Dr. S. Sunil Jayarathne 7. Cadar 3. Sangaran 11. Lal Wijenayake 1. L. B. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 12. Dr. Dr. Mr. M. Sunil Jayaratna 2. M.C. M. S. Upul Abeyrathne 4. Mr. Faiz Hapuarachchi 16. Sunil Jayarathne 11. Mr. Mr.A. Dr. Faiz District: Galle Date 08-02-2016 09-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. SangaranVijesandiran 8. Prof. N. Kushan D` Alwis Ranasinghe Hapuarachchi 15.K. Faiz Date 04-03-2016 05-03-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Mr. Dr. Kanthie Ranasinghe 16. Dr. Mr. M. Dr. Mr. C. Kanthi 14. Harini Amarasuriya Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 215 .K. M. M. Elankovan 17. Thavarajah 7. Upul Abeyrathna 3. Dr. Ms. Mr. Dr.Harini Amarasuriya 9. Y. Harini Amarasuriya 5. S. Kushan D`Alwis 8. Harini Amarasuriya 4. Sunil Jayaratna 3. Sirimasiri 15. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 5. Mr. Mr. Selvakkumaran 6. Lal Wijenayake 1. Lal Wijenayake 1. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 5. Cader 5. Prof. M. Harini Amarasuriya 1. Mr. Mr. L . Mr. Sirimasiri 13.C. Vijesandiran 14. Sunil Jayarathne 6. L. Selvakkumaran 13. Faiz 14. Annex D Vijesandiran 14. Hurulle 7. Themiya L. Ms. Navarathne Bandara 4.M. Mr. M. Mr. Mr. Winston Pathiraja 2. Ms. Mr. Y. Ms. Harini Amarasuriya 4. Nadeeka Damayanthi 15. Mr. Y. Mr. Mr. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 10. M. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. N. Winston Pathiraja 3. Dr. Mr. A. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 18. A. Mr. Dr. Mr. Hurulle 13. Dr. Hon. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 12. Ms. Nadeeka Damayanthi 9. M. M. Mr. Prof. Themiya L. M. S. Kanthie Ranasinghe 10. B. S. Elankovan 11. Cadar 3. LalWijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Y. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Gampaha Date 01-02-2016 02-02-2016 Name of the 1. C. S. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 4. S. Mr. Mr. Harini Amarasuriya 4. Lal Wijenayake 1. Prof. Mr. N. Upul Abeyrathne 2. Mr. Mr. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. Harini Amarasuriya 5. Upul Abeyrathne 3. Sunil Jayaratna 7. Dr. C. Mr. Kushan D’ Alwis 6. Mr. Mr. Cadar 4. Mr. District: Jaffna Date 15-02-2016 16-02-2016 Name of the 1. M. Mr. Sunil Jayaratna 5. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 5. Thavarajah 4. Mr. Sangaran Vijesandiran 2. Mr. Winston Pathiraja 3. S. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 7. Mr. Dr. Winston Pathiraja 2. Selvakkumaran 3. Dr. Mr. Dr. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 4. Prof. 4. Selvakkumaran 2. Cadar 3.Annex D 2. K Nadeeka Damayanthi 7. Sunil Jayaratna 1. Ms. Thavarajah 4. Dr. Dr. Winston Pathiraja 3. K. Sunil Jayaratna 3. M. Mr. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi. Mr. C. Sunil Jayaratna (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Dr. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 7. Elankovan 3. S. Mr. Mr. LalWijenayake 1. Mr. Mr. Dr. N. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Thavarajah 5. Hon. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Hambantota Date 12-02-2016 13-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Nadeeka Damayanthi 6. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 5. Elankovan 4. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 6. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 5. Dr. M. Mr. S. Mr. Thavarajah 3. Hon. Mr. Ms. C. Mr. M. Sunil Jayaratna 6. C. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 8. Hon. A. S. Sangaran Vijesandiran District: Kalutara Date 05-02-2016 06-02-2016 Name of the 1. Dr. L. Dr. Sunil Jayaratna 4. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. A. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 216 . Mr. Winston Pathiraja 2. Mr. Kumudu Kusum Kumara 5. L. Lal Wijenayake 1. Upul Abeyrathne 3. Kushan D`Alwis 5. Dr. Dr. Dr. Sangaran Vijesandiran 3. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Kandy Date 01-02-2016 02-02-2016 Name of the 1. Hon. Sunil Jayaratna 4. K. Sangaran Vijesandiran 2. C. Hurulle 3. Mr. C. S. Sunil Jayaratna District: Matara Date 10-02-2016 11-02-2016 Name of the 1. Ms. Lal Wijenayake 1. M. Elankovan District: Kurunegala Date 15-02-2016 16-02-2016 Name of the 1. Sangaran Vijesandiran 3. Ms. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. Sangaran Vijesandiran District: Matale Date 03-02-2016 10-02-2016 Name of the 1. Sunil Jayaratna 3. Dr. Mr. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. Mr. Themiya L. Elankovan 217 . Mr. Hon. S. S.C. Mr. S. Elankovan 5. Upul Abeyrathne 1. Hurulle 2. B. C. Lal Wijenayake 1. Nadeeka Damayanthi District: Kilinochchi Date 08-02-2016 09-02-2016 Name of the 1. Kanthi Ranasinghe 3. Ms. Mr. C. Mr. M Nawaratna Bandara 1. Mr. Hurulle 2. Themiya L. Sunil Jayaratna 2. Thavarajah 2. Prof. C. Mr. B. Themiya L. M. M. Elankovan 4. Mr. K. Hurulle Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. Thavarajah(Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Thavarajah 3. Prof. Ms. Nawaratna Bandara Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. Mr. Hon. Annex D District: Kegalle Date 08-02-2016 09-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Hurulle 3. S. Thavarajah 1. Prof. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 5. Mr. Dr. C. Mr. Mr. Mr. Kanthi Ranasinghe 4. Nadeeka Damayanthi 4. Mr. KushanD`Alwis 1. Sangaran Vijesandiran 3. Hon. Mr. A. Upul Abeyrathna (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. S. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Kanthie Ranasinghe 4. M. Mr. Ms. Ms. Cadar 2. Mr. S. B. Ms. A. C. Mr. S. Upul Abeyrathne 4. Themiya L. C. C. Elankovan 3. A. Mr. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Mannar Date 10-02-2016 11-02-2016 Name of the 1. Dr. Themiya L. B. Mr. Kushan D`Alwis (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. S. Hon. B. L. C. Sangaran Vijesandiran 2. Ms. Ms. Thavarajah (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Elankovan District: Polonnaruwa Date 19-02-2016 20-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Themiya L. C. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 4. Dr. Mr. Thavarajah 3. Mr. C. Sunil Jayaratna (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. S. Upul Abeyrathne 3. B. Dr.Annex D 3. Lal Wijenayake (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Dr. Selvakkumaran 3. K. K. Hurulle 1. Mr. Nadeeka Damayanthi 4. N. Thavarajah 1. M. Upul Abeyrathne 3. S. M. Nadeeka Damayanthi 3. S. S. Harini Amarasuriya 1. Ms. Mr. Ms. Ms. Sunil Jayarathna 2. Thevarajah 2. Mr. Hurulle 1. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Puttalam Date 17-02-2016 18-02-2016 Name of the 1. Ms. Mr. Mr. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Monaragala Date 25-02-2016 26-02-2016 Name of the 1. Themiya Hurulle (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. Nadeeka Damayanthi 2. Mr. Themiya L. Upul Abeyrathne 2. Sangaran Vijesandiran 3. Nadeeka Damayanthi 3. N. M. C. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. B. Dr. Ms. Dr. Mr. Sangarn Vijesandiran 1. Nadeeka Damayanthi District: Nuwara Eliya Date 19-02-2016 20-02-2016 Name of the 1. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. M. Mr. Hon. Hurulle Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. Kanthie Ranasinghe 4. Mr. Selvakkumaran 2. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Mullativu Date 12-02-2016 13-02-2016 Name of the 1. Mr. Dr. Ms. Mr. Upul Abeyrathne 4. K. Mr. Sunil Jayaratna 1. Sunil Jayarathna 3. Ms. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 4. C. Mr. Mr. B. S. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 4. C. Mr. Mr. Themiya L. Elankovan 5. M. K. Mr. Kanthie Ranasinghe 218 . Harini Amarasuriya Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. Hon. Kanthie Ranasinghe District: Ratnapura Date 27-02-2016 29-02-2016 Name of the 1. Elankovan 4. Ms. Hon. Mr. K. Hon. S. S. Mr. Mr. Sangaran Vijesandiran 4. M. Hurulle 3. Mr. C. S. Nadeeka Damayanthi 5. Hurulle 3. Mr. Nadeeka Damayanthi 5. Annex D 3. S. N. C. Mr. S. Hon. Mr. Thavarajah 2. Ms. Themiya L. Sunil Jayarathna 4. B. Ms. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi 4. Winston Pathiraja 1. Mr. Sangaran Vijesandiran 4. K. Mr. C. Hon. S. Hon. Elankovan 219 . S. C. S. Kanthie Ranasinghe 3. Mr. C. Elankovan 4. C. Mr. Elankovan District: Vavuniya Date 05-02-2016 06-02-2016 Name of the 1. Hon. M. Mr. Ms. Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi District: Trincomalee Date 23-02-2016 24-02-2016 Name of the 1. Thavarajah 3. Mr. Selvakkumaran Panel Members (Chairperson) (Chairperson) 2. C. Themiya L. Mr. Mr. B.Selvakkumaran 1. N. Mr. C. Elankovan 6. N. Thavarajah 3. S. Thavarajah (Chairperson) Panel Members (Chairperson) 2. S. Mr. K. Mr. Selvakkumaran 2. K.K. R.C. Indrasiri Fernando Driver 17.M.B.M. I 4. R.Sanjeewa K.S.S.Annex E Staff Members at Visumpaya 1.S.M.) 6. 23.D.R. III 12.A.K.Kumara Karunaratne Driver 22.J.Samarasinghe Transport Officer 15. Padmini P.P. R. II 5.S. C.Vajira Silva Driver 16.A.M. III 11. I 3.A.H.M.M.M. H.A.Somasiri Driver 21. S.S. Mala Subramaniam Telephone Operator 9. Thusitha Silva Media Officer 8. Vijitha Mallawarachchi P.M. Ranga Jayasundera Secretary to the Chairman 2.R. R. Haputhantri Driver 19.L.Sisira Rajapakshe Driver 20.T. II 10. I (Rtd.H. Renuka Pemmawadu P.Chamara Nuwan K. R.Ranjith Sumanasiri Assistant Bungalow Keeper.S.C. M.A. Chaturanga P. L. A.U.E.Rathnayake K.K. Wijeratne K. D.G. Asanka Vipula Siyabalagoda Driver 18. Upul Sudrikku UDA 220 .D.K.C. Suranthika Roshini Trainee 14. W. B. III 13.Basnayake UDA 24.Indika Development Officer 7.H. T.P. Coordinator 15. Divyanjee Thrimanne 38. Medani Navoda 47. Sisini Thrikawala 25. Rishini Jayarathna 12. Nelum Ranawaka 59. Naveen Rathnayake 57. Isuri Jayawardane 46. Vihanga Kariyawasam 30. Hasintha Vidanapathirana 42. F. Ahmed Sanoon 31. Anne Perera 32. Kalpani Ratnayake 48. Shehana Mirza 21. Malithi Wijesinghe 51. E. A. Kavinda Ratnapala 49. Sajini Fernando 16. Petal Wickramasinghe 6. Chathurya Perera 36. Gamage 28. Isuri Upeksha 39. Ruvini Ahangangoda 13. Chamodi Dayananda 35. Milinda De Silva 53. Niroshini Nugawela 3. Vimukthi Caldera – Coordinator 221 . Sathya Bulathwela 17. M. Remo Shihan 11. Prabhashanee Jayasekera 7. Shevandra Wijemanne 23. Nadeeja Weersekera 55. Annex F List of UNV ‘V-Force’ Volunteers 1. Shalanka Weerasinghe 20. Shemal Fernando 22. Tisura D. Marlish Ratnakumar 52. Azeemullah Abdeen 33. Benislos Thushan 34. Nirmani Priyadarshana 2. Ruvini Katugaha 14. Fathima Rinuza Zainnahas 40. Nethmini Medawala 60. Indumini Randeny 45. Sudeepa Gunaratne 26. Varuna Ponnamperuma 29. Thivanka Ratnayake 27. Saumya Bulathwela 18. Pasanthi Amarasekera 5. Hasarel Gallage 41. Shiran Nanayakkara 24. A. Radheeka Perera 9. Oshadhi Ratnaweera 4. Heshoban Thavakumaran 43. Damsarie Ranasinghe 37. Safreena 50.H. K. Prabodi Senani 8. Sadhani Rajapakse . Muradh Mohideen 54. Shakthi De Silva 19. Raviendra Madugalle 10. Natasha Fernando 56. Navodanie Ratnatilake 58. Indeewari Galagama 44. C. Thasim 2 Ampara A. Umar Lebbe Organization 8 Ampara A. H. Anas 5 Ampara A. Pakiyarajah Highland Farmers Association 25 Ampara K. L. Riyaz 9 Ampara A. A. D. I. M. Ibrahim 22 Ampara J. R. M.C. Dias 3 Ampara A. K. A. M. Sisira Kumara 10 Ampara A. and made submissions via e-mail. No District Name Organization 1 Ampara A. M. Anver Ali Socio Political Research Centre 21 Ampara I. social media and post. M. Ansar Maulana College of Education 20 Ampara H. I.O) Farmer 7 Ampara A. Gnanawathy 15 Ampara Brito Fernando 16 Ampara Dasthakir Fathima Ibrathsowmi 17 Ampara Don Ekanayakam 18 Ampara Edmond Gallage 19 Ampara F. fax. A. T. A. telephone. L. M. Hanifa Tamil Muslim National 222 . Abdul Jabbar All Religion Youth League Sinhala 34 Ampara M. M. Razeen Ampara District 31 Ampara M. Sivalingam Sri Tharavai Sithyvinayagar Temple 26 Ampara Kairudeen Nihal Ahamed 27 Ampara Karunarathne Marasinghe 28 Ampara Kasilingam Vigneswaran 29 Ampara Kathamuthu Ganesh Federation of All Mosques in 30 Ampara M. H. L. F. M. Muzaamil 4 Ampara A. M. Punchi Banda 23 Ampara K. S. Seinul Abdeen Vippiriya (D. M. Vaseer 6 Ampara A. Athambawa 32 Ampara M.Annex G Provisional List of Public Submissions Provisional list of names of Individuals and organizations who made Oral and Written Representations at the public sittings. Chandrasiri 33 Ampara M. M. P. Mohamed Ashaf 11 Ampara Anonymous 12 Ampara Anonymous 13 Ampara Atham Baura Abdul Gafoor 14 Ampara B. Chandana Liyanarachchi 24 Ampara K. Riyas Alliance Sainthamaruthu Renaissance 55 Ampara S. T. M. B. M. L. M. Hagoda Wimalagnana 65 Ampara Sri Vidyananda Maha Pirivena Thero 223 . Muhmed Falil National Democratic People's 54 Ampara S. A. B. Kamaldeen 37 Ampara M. Sulaima Lebbe Varipathan Chenai Kalmunei Development and 63 Ampara U. Srikanth Human Development Organisation 43 Ampara P. M. Chandhani Padanama Jana Balaya Prajaathaanthrawadee R. A. Hassan 44 Ampara Ponniah Selvanayakam Civil Society-Kalmunai Prajaathanthrawaadaya 45 Ampara R. Annex G No District Name Organization Organization M. Sahadevsriyal Peruvelly Farmer Organization - 62 Ampara U. Arasurathnam Kalmunai Saiva Maha Sabai 52 Ampara S. Alayadivembu Divisional Hindu 35 Ampara Chandrasekaram Mamanram-Akkaraipattu 36 Ampara M. L. A. Vigneswaran 50 Ampara S. Punniyamoorththi 51 Ampara S. Buharideen 57 Ampara Seeni Mohomed Aliff 58 Ampara Sivagnanam Jeyakumar Rural Development Society . B. A. L. Basheer 38 Ampara Mohammed Ibrahim Azeez 39 Ampara Mohommad Musthar Razick 40 Ampara P. M. Kaleel Forum 56 Ampara S. Ranaweera Sandahawuu Negenahira Sanvidanaya 46 Ampara R. A. L. Jayasekara 41 Ampara P. V. Kaalithaasan. Alagiri Village Valathapiddy 60 Ampara T. M. P. Nizar Management Council 64 Ampara Vadivel Gopalappillai Ven. L. D. Rathnage Rathnayake Digamadulla Gamishakthi 47 Ampara R. Madushanka Sanath 48 Ampara Janatha Peramuna (People's Power Kumara Democratic People's Front) 49 Ampara R. N. Piyadasa 61 Ampara T. M. Puvirajah 42 Ampara P.New 59 Ampara T. Ibrahim 53 Ampara S. M. L. Natheer Management Council 71 Ampara Muslim National Organization 72 Ampara Ummath Cultural Forum 73 Anuradhapura A. Mohamed Rasmy 78 Anuradhapura A. Suhadagama Seelarathana 66 Ampara Thero 67 Ampara W. 95 Anuradhapura Karagaswewe Vimalannda Peoples Assembly of Sri Lanka Nayaka Thero 96 Anuradhapura D. B. M. L. Dharmasena 92 Anuradhapura C. B. G. M. K. D. A. P. Wijekoon 74 Anuradhapura A. W. D. Yoosuf Kalmunai Develpment & 70 Ampara Z. Thilakarathne 76 Anuradhapura A. Ranaweera 97 Anuradhapura D. S. W. P. B. Nandasena 81 Anuradhapura A. Tikiribanda 69 Ampara Y. Danawathi Tilakaratne Rajarata Community Centre 79 Anuradhapura A. Liyanaarachchi 98 Anuradhapura D. D. Pathirana 89 Anuradhapura Bandula Gunathilake 90 Anuradhapura Bandupala Darmasuriya Waduge 91 Anuradhapura C. Salgadu 77 Anuradhapura A. H. Ukkubanda 80 Anuradhapura A. C.Annex G No District Name Organization Ven. Abeyratne 75 Anuradhapura A. Bandara 99 Anuradhapura D. S. Beminiwatta 94 Anuradhapura Chaminda Lanka Hewage Chandraratne Bandara. M. M. M. Narangoda Anuradhapura District Chamber of 82 Anuradhapura Amal Piyathilake Commerce Industry and Agriculture 83 Anuradhapura Anil Rathnayake 84 Anuradhapura Anonymous 1 85 Anuradhapura Anonymous 2 86 Anuradhapura Anonymous 3 87 Anuradhapura Asanka Punchihewa 88 Anuradhapura B. K. M. L. A. P. Kumarasiri Dissanayake Mudiyanselage 101 Anuradhapura Appuhamige Gunathilake 224 . Prasad 93 Anuradhapura C. Thilkaradna 68 Ampara Y. R. M. Kumaradasa 100 Anuradhapura D. Ven. J. V. M. G. B. S. L. Dias 132 Anuradhapura N. P. I. Saranapala. W. 103 Anuradhapura Mahinda Wimalaratne. Ariyapala 135 Anuradhapura P. L. S. B. Ibrahim Organization 107 Anuradhapura H. B. Koswattage 122 Anuradhapura K. Annex G No District Name Organization Dissanayake Mudiyanselage 102 Anuradhapura Kapurubanda E. S. M. Dasanayake 126 Anuradhapura M. Rohana Chandradasa 130 Anuradhapura M. K. Krishantha Kumara P. Mohammadu 119 Anuradhapura K. Jayakody 113 Anuradhapura Jayadewa Mayadunne 114 Anuradhapura Jayalath Bandara Seneviratne 115 Anuradhapura Jothipala Thebuwana 116 Anuradhapura K. Ismail 104 Anuradhapura G. Senevirathne 125 Anuradhapura M. Dayananda M. G. Jayakody 111 Anuradhapura J. A. Central Cultural Fund Nishshanka Bandara. S. L. S. M. Dissanayake. H. Rajaratne All Ceylon Human Development 106 Anuradhapura H. Wimalaratne 225 . M. S. Sarath Wijesinghe. Abeyratne 128 Anuradhapura M. Amarasinghe 112 Anuradhapura J. W. H. A. Bandara I. Weerasinghe 137 Anuradhapura P. H. A. D. Karunasena 108 Anuradhapura H. C. Priyantha 136 Anuradhapura P. Sri Lanka Agriculturalists 133 Anuradhapura Aththanapala Association 134 Anuradhapura P. M. All Ceylon Human Develpoment 109 Anuradhapura Imbrahim Organization 110 Anuradhapura J. Thilakarathne 131 Anuradhapura N. Athukorale 127 Anuradhapura M. Rizvi. A. Ashoka Senarathna 129 Anuradhapura M. B. Piyadasa 121 Anuradhapura K. Weerarathna 105 Anuradhapura G. A. C. A. G. Locana Gunarathne 120 Anuradhapura K. Dharmasekara 118 Anuradhapura K. Weerasinghe 117 Anuradhapura K. P. M. G. D. R. Sisira Ranjith 123 Anuradhapura Madurasinghe 124 Anuradhapura M. M. H. L. H. Rupasinghe S. A. D. B. Siripala Silva United Professionalist Association Anuradhapura District Savisthri 162 Anuradhapura Seetha Ranjini Women's Collective 163 Anuradhapura Shamya Harshani Jayawardhane 164 Anuradhapura Sisira Siribaddana and others 165 Anuradhapura Susantha Ranuka Kumarasinghe 166 Anuradhapura Susantha Sarath Warnasooriya 167 Anuradhapura Susil S. Rajapaksha 160 Anuradhapura S. H. 144 Anuradhapura R. B. M. Kiribanda Organization 156 Anuradhapura S. Piyadasa 138 Anuradhapura Rajarata Pensioners' Union Pathirana. M. Upali 146 Anuradhapura R. Ravindra Rupasena 161 Anuradhapura S. P. G. D. Priyantha Fernando. Shree Senarathna 226 . C. Navarathna Banda Anuradhapura 145 Anuradhapura R. Dissanayake 139 Anuradhapura Premasiri Hettiarachchi 140 Anuradhapura R. Haputhanthri 143 Anuradhapura R. A. B. Darius De Saa 170 Anuradhapura T. H. M. A. Rajarata United Front for Free 158 Anuradhapura Mahamankadawala Sri Education Piyarathana Thero 159 Anuradhapura S. M. B. Wimalasiri 142 Anuradhapura R. M. Ekanayake Research and Development 154 Anuradhapura S. Navaratne 169 Anuradhapura T. De Silva 168 Anuradhapura T. Senanayake Pahalawembuwa Farmers' 155 Anuradhapura S. J. Premarathne 157 Anuradhapura S.Annex G No District Name Organization Piyasena Dissanayake. Anil Pushpananda 141 Anuradhapura R. Sarath Bandara 147 Anuradhapura Ranil Ravindra Munasinghe 148 Anuradhapura Ranjith Rajakaruna 149 Anuradhapura Ravindra Bandara Ekanayake 150 Anuradhapura Ravindra Rupasinghe Rohana Chandradasa 151 Anuradhapura Mallawaarachchi 152 Anuradhapura Ruwan Buddhika Kalansooriya Association for Educational 153 Anuradhapura S. M. Nadeeka Ratnayake United Agriculture Society. U. M. Ven. R. Mohanadas Social Rectification Movement 192 Badulla A. Samudra Gunasoma 199 Badulla C. N. Ranasinghe 183 Anuradhapura W. Ranasinghe 184 Anuradhapura Y. Janamadya Seva Vurththiya 197 Badulla Neelamegam Samithiya 198 Badulla B. P. Kasthuri Kapila Rathna 201 Badulla Bandara 202 Badulla D.72 Aruni Dambadeniya. Swarajah 205 Badulla Dharma Masakorala 227 . Jayatissa 188 Badulla A. Abdul Latheef 200 Badulla Chandra Jayarathna D. Siriwardhana 204 Badulla D. Weerasinghe Adhiwasinayaka Uruwarige 193 Badulla Wannila Aththo 194 Badulla Amara 195 Badulla Ananda Rathnayake 196 Badulla Anonymous Doc. M. Shelton Indika Bandara 185 Anuradhapura Tenant Farmers Organization 186 Badulla A. Dissanayaka 203 Badulla D. M. G. M. B. Hasim 189 Badulla A. S. M. G. M. Buddhadasa 190 Badulla A. Premasiri National Organzation for Protection 174 Anuradhapura Uditha Nishantha Fernando of Throne Upali Sisira Kumara Bandara 175 Anuradhapura Rathnamalala 176 Anuradhapura Ven. Matilda Adikaram 182 Anuradhapura W. Dhammika 187 Badulla A. Terrence Gemini Govijana Sammelanaya) 172 Anuradhapura U. D. D. K. Aththanayaka 191 Badulla A. M. P. M. Pagoda Janthawansha 179 Anuradhapura Thero All ceylon administrative grama 180 Anuradhapura Vijitha Lakshman Amarasinghe niladhari asociation 181 Anuradhapura W. Dharmadasa 173 Anuradhapura U. Annex G No District Name Organization United Farmers Federation (Eksath 171 Anuradhapura T. Gonagala Gnyanaloka 177 Anuradhapura Thero Ven. M. Eeriyagolle Subha Thero Ven. S. L. Halmillewa Saddathissa 178 Anuradhapura Sri Saripuththa Assramaya Thero Ven. K. M. Dambadeniya 221 Badulla J. M. N. A. Herath 217 Badulla I. K. Dinesh Eranda Youth Organization 231 Badulla M. M. K. M. Muthubanda (M. B. De Silva 211 Badulla Gunewardhana Dissanayake Shakthi Vrukshalatha Sangrakshana 212 Badulla H. W. B. G. Gamini Kumarasinghe 224 Badulla K. M. R. Chamila Kumari 223 Badulla K. Dambadeniya Govi Peramuna 242 Badulla P. S. A. Padmaseela 237 Badulla Nadeshan Suresh and others Badulla District Citizen's Forum 238 Badulla Nalaka Ravindranath Balasuriya 239 Badulla Nandana Rajapaksha 240 Badulla Nawarathna Hennayaka 241 Badulla P. M. J. 215 Badulla Herath) 216 Badulla H. Thiyagaraja 222 Badulla K. T. M. Prathap Kumara Peoples Health Forum 210 Badulla G. Gunawardana 233 Badulla M. D.B. Wickramasinghe 218 Badulla Imtia Vackirdeen Jumma Masjid Badulla 219 Badulla J. Sumanasekara Kanahala Muhandiramge 225 Badulla Harishchandra Siriwardhana 226 Badulla Kandiah Villantham Uva Minimedia Forum Kappetipola Gamini 227 Badulla Badulla Puravesi Peramuna Thilakarathna 228 Badulla M. H. K. D. S. Chandrapala 214 Badulla H. Chandrasekaram The Citizen Council Bandarawela 209 Badulla G. Denuwara H. A. B. N. M. Seyyad Upcountry Muslim Council Bodhubala Sena Badulla District 230 Badulla M.Annex G No District Name Organization 206 Badulla Dikkumburage Somadasa 207 Badulla Dimuthu Dishanayaka 208 Badulla E. C. Vijayakumari 234 Badulla Manoharan Prabhu 235 Badulla Masillamani Sirilraj Tamil Ilakkiya Peravai 236 Badulla N. M. M. Samadara Madubashini Padhanama 213 Badulla H. Thennakoon 229 Badulla M. E. Niyar 232 Badulla M. Elias 220 Badulla J. K. E. M. Punniyamoorthy 228 . Y. M. S. S. M. M. M. D. Chamber of Commerce & Industry 247 Badulla Chandrananda of Uva Province 248 Badulla R. U. K. Kahaththewela Siriniwasa 269 Badulla Nayaka Sthavira Thero Ven. Kapila Rathnayaka 274 Badulla W. M. Annex G No District Name Organization 243 Badulla P. Gunawardhana 250 Badulla R. Mohideen 249 Badulla R. Asokan 256 Badulla S. Passara Shri Deva Nayake 271 Badulla Thero 272 Badulla Vijaya Niranjan Perera 273 Badulla W. M. Jayathilake 258 Badulla S. R. Kendawinne Gunananda 270 Badulla Thero Ven. Priyalal Cooray USCOD Center 255 Badulla S. Wijayadasa 253 Badulla Rev. Jayarathna Banda 276 Badulla W. Kumarawansa. H. Wimaladasa Badulla District Wedihiti Bala 277 Badulla Mandalaya 278 Badulla Young Men's Muslim Association 229 . Fr. Augustine Fernando Bishop House Badulla 254 Badulla Rev. Sumathipala 257 Badulla S. Anthones Foundation 266 Badulla V. Premadasa 259 Badulla Saddathissa Athukorala 260 Badulla Sugathadasa Rathnayaka 261 Badulla Thahe Yasapala 262 Badulla Thushani Priyanka Jayasekara 263 Badulla U. Galgodagama Sobhitha 268 Badulla Thero Ven. Dhanapala 267 Badulla V. Rathnayake Uva Velambavi Malayaha 251 Badulla R. M. Murugiah Ven. M. Raguraj and others Organization 252 Badulla R. R. M. Ragupathy Sun Rise Development Foundation 244 Badulla Palaniappan Yoghanathan 245 Badulla Prabath Kumara 246 Badulla Premaratne Gamage The CItizen Council of Bandarawela. M. M. Fr. Nimaladasa 264 Badulla Upali Rathnayake Uva Worker's Development 265 Badulla V. F. Dhanapala 275 Badulla W. M. G. M. M. Rajendram Environment Development Forum. Sherif 302 Batticaloa K. Sayeed Institutions Eravur 283 Batticaloa A.Annex G No District Name Organization Socio Economic Education Politics 279 Batticaloa A. Ameer Waliyyullah Trust 298 Batticaloa H. A. Sivalingam pani Sabai 286 Batticaloa A. Junaid Kalkuda Majilish Shoora 284 Batticaloa A. A. M. Firthous Naleemi Multi Religious Dialogue Centre 230 . Naasar Swami Vipulanantha Institute of 281 Batticaloa A.G Rajendram Political Environment Development Forum 290 Batticaloa Ananda Galappatti 291 Batticaloa Anonymous (petition) Batticaloa District Women's 292 Batticaloa Anonymous Batti Network (Federation) 293 Batticaloa C. Jaganeethan Murakkottan Senai 301 Batticaloa K. Batticaloa 280 Batticaloa A. Jeyapriyan Alhaj Abdul Jawaadh Alim 297 Batticaloa H. Asanar Daniel Rasenthiram 294 Batticaloa Perinpanayagam 295 Batticaloa Earl Barthelot Burgher Cultural Union . B. Arul Sanjeeth Aesthetic Studies Federation of Mosques and Muslim 282 Batticaloa A. Mathiyazhakan Sri Manmunai Pillayar Aalaya Thiru 285 Batticaloa A. Sinhala Sisters 306 Batticaloa Lokitha group 307 Batticaloa M. Farook Kalkudah Majilish Shoora 299 Batticaloa J. Vasuki Feminists Activists. Mahalingasivam 303 Batticaloa Kandiah Thangarajah Vivekananda Social Community 304 Batticaloa Krishna Kumar Centre Jasmine Women Development 305 Batticaloa Lakshmanarajani Jeyaprakash Society Tamil.Batticaloa Old Pupil's Association - 300 Batticaloa K. Yogarajah 287 Batticaloa Aarumugam Panchalingam Rural Development Society 288 Batticaloa Amara Hapuarachchi Batticaloa Peace Committee The Socio Economic Education 289 Batticaloa Ananda A. M. Muslim. C. M. M. M. M.Batticaloa 296 Batticaloa G. SVIAS.C. Thampiarajan Community Council 319 Batticaloa M. M. Buhary Mohamed Foundation 313 Batticaloa M. Muralitharan. A. Jeyapal Batticaloa Tamil Maththiya Palli Eastern Social Development 312 Batticaloa M. Mahendralingam Association 231 . 330 Batticaloa Sasenthiran 331 Batticaloa P. Thavapillaiya Community Development Council 320 Batticaloa Magilin Walgama 321 Batticaloa Marilyn Weaver 322 Batticaloa N. M. Prematha Management 325 Batticaloa N. Krishnakumar Center P. Ismail and Muslim Institutions 311 Batticaloa M. Rahuman Oddamavad Society for Research and 316 Batticaloa M. Naseer Development Kattankudy 317 Batticaloa M. M. C. Surenthiran University 333 Batticaloa P. P. Annex G No District Name Organization Teacher's Organization for Peace 308 Batticaloa M. K. Mahalingham Advisory Council . Mohamed and Humanity Federation of Women for Good 309 Batticaloa M. Mahroof Careem Arulaham 314 Batticaloa M. Zaahir 318 Batticaloa M. B. S. L. Nagendran Students Union. M. Arasarathinam 323 Batticaloa N. H. Dirojini Women's Group of Batticaloa Arayampathy Social Development 338 Batticaloa S. Dushyanthan Women's Coalition for Disaster 324 Batticaloa N. 315 Batticaloa M. Thushiyanthan Manpower Sports Club 327 Batticaloa Nagamany Nagarajah Kanthunkumari Indegenous People 328 Batticaloa Nallathambi Velayutham Association Vivehananda Social Community 329 Batticaloa P. M. H. Eastern 332 Batticaloa P. H. Floria Governance Federation of Kattankudy Mosques 310 Batticaloa M. S. Ragavan 326 Batticaloa N. Jayaratnarajah Christa Seva Ashram 337 Batticaloa S. S. Kalkudah. Vinayakamoorthy 334 Batticaloa Prience Casinader 335 Batticaloa Princy Jeyavel Arunthathi Amara Batticaloa 336 Batticaloa R. Allepola National Fisheries Solidarity 368 Colombo A.Thamaraikerny 345 Batticaloa Sahabdeen Ahamed Rizvi Eastern Muslim Front Suriya Women's Development 346 Batticaloa Sitralega Maunaguru Centre 347 Batticaloa Sivanantham Sivakolunthu 348 Batticaloa Somasooriyam Thirumaran 349 Batticaloa Somasundaram Sivalingham 350 Batticaloa T.Annex G No District Name Organization Indigenous Community (Vedavar 339 Batticaloa S. C. N. Rajendran Batticaloa Sports Club 341 Batticaloa S. P. L. Benedict Groose Movement-Mannar 369 Colombo A. G. Nadarajah Samookam) 340 Batticaloa S. Gunethilake. L.Consortium of non- 342 Batticaloa S. Gopalapillai Petition: Establishing an 353 Batticaloa T. Mohideen Bawa Ashraff Goodwill Centre 358 Batticaloa V. Mubeen 357 Batticaloa U. Sandharasegaram Independent Women's Commission 354 Batticaloa Thambiraja Eswararaja 355 Batticaloa Thangarasa iranjitharasa 356 Batticaloa U. Anghie 232 . Sharuk A. Gowrishangar 361 Batticaloa V. Yugabalan 344 Batticaloa Saba Nagarajan Elder's Association . Gopalakrishnan All Ceylon Tamil Association 352 Batticaloa T. Gunaretnam 362 Batticaloa V. B. C. B. H. Siva Prakasham Saiva Thiru Neri Mandram Inayam. Gamini 370 Colombo Gunathilake 371 Colombo A. Sirimala Pieris. Hettiarachchi 372 Colombo A. Chandrahasan Aathavan Elder's Society 351 Batticaloa T. 366 Colombo Peoples Health Forum M. Aththanapola. Surenthiran Vairamuththu 363 Batticaloa Paramagurunathan 364 Batticaloa Batticaloa Mutpokku kazhagam Vivekananda Community 365 Batticaloa Development Council A. Weerasinghe 367 Colombo A. M. J. Biyoora Kaneshapillai Feminist Activists Batticaloa 359 Batticaloa V. Biyoora Kaneshapillai Feminist Activists 360 Batticaloa V. Sivayoganathan governmental organization 343 Batticaloa S. A. Samaranayake A. L. S. D. R. Chandrani 388 Colombo A. Thavatas Roche 374 Colombo A.Colombo 412 Colombo Arith Nimalka 413 Colombo Ariyapala Arachchige Gamage 414 Colombo Ariyaseela Wickramanayake Mawbima Lanka Padanama 415 Colombo Ariyawansa Dissanayaka Democratic United National Front 233 . Kalana De Silva Bank of Ceylon Employees Union 375 Colombo A. J. S. N. W. Tissa Seneviratne 386 Colombo A. W. Annex G No District Name Organization 373 Colombo A. N. Wimalendra Perera 389 Colombo Abdul Azeez Mohamed Wazeer 390 Colombo Ahilan Kadirgamar 391 Colombo Albert Dharmasiri 392 Colombo Albert M. Kinayagamoorthy 376 Colombo A. Sumanasiri 377 Colombo A. B. Shantha Padmakumara 385 Colombo A. Nagodavithana 381 Colombo A. Madushanka Jayamal 379 Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Padanama Perera 380 Colombo A. Chandrasekara 383 colombo A. A. Liyanarachchi 378 Colombo A. Hewavitharana 384 Colombo A. Priyanaradhah 382 Colombo A. G. Liyanage 393 Colombo Anagarika Dharmasena Dharmapala Buddhist Foundation 394 Colombo Ananda Dharmarathna 395 Colombo Anonymous 1 396 Colombo Anonymous 2 397 Colombo Anonymous 3 398 Colombo Anonymous 4 399 Colombo Anonymous 5 400 Colombo Anonymous 6 401 Colombo Anonymous 7 402 Colombo Anonymous 8 403 Colombo Anonymous 9 404 Colombo Anonymous 10 405 Colombo Anonymous 11 406 Colombo Anonymous 12 407 Colombo Anonymous 13 408 Colombo Anonymous 14 409 Colombo Anonymous 15 410 Colombo Anthony Jesudasan 411 Colombo Anula Wijesundara Success. Piysena 387 Colombo A. Wijeratne 442 Colombo C. S. De Silva Ceylon State Corporations and 428 Colombo B. F. 426 Colombo Beneragama 427 Colombo B. G. Sajith Duminda Peiris 432 Colombo Bandula Kappettiarachchi 433 Colombo Bandula Karuna Sagara 434 Colombo Bandula Kathumpe Arachchi 435 Colombo Bandusena Jayasinghe The Asian Human Rights 436 Colombo Basil Fernando Commission 437 Colombo Basil Jayasekara 438 Colombo Bernard Fernando 439 Colombo Buddhima Mendis The Life Management Institute 440 Colombo C. R. 424 Colombo B. S. Kodikara. B. Sathivel Up-Country Social Research Centre 418 Colombo Ashan Gama Aeachchi 419 Colombo Ashoka Hettiarachchi 420 Colombo Asitha Pathirage 421 Colombo Athula Seneviratne 422 Colombo B. Mahendra Jathika Kramasampadana Seva 425 Colombo Katugampala. Perera 431 Colombo B. D. Danapala Sri Lankan Movement for Truth. H. L. L. D. V. S. Wijeyeweera 441 Colombo C. C. Wijesinghe 448 Colombo Chameera Perera 449 Colombo Chandana Thennakoon Ruhunu Eksath Jathika Sangamaya 450 Colombo Chandimal Wijeratne 234 . G. Karunaratne General Employees Union 429 Colombo B. Perera Justice and Reconciliation. A. J. S. D. B. I. Pathirana 430 Colombo B. U. Abeywickrama Veera Gamunu Vyayamaya 444 Colombo C. A. A. B. Wijewardane 423 Colombo B.Annex G No District Name Organization 416 Colombo Arumugan Thondaman Ceylon Workers' Congress 417 Colombo Aruthanthai M. P. De Alwis 443 Colombo C. K. Nimal Niladhari Wishramika Sansadaya Hemachandra B. L. Kuruppu. Mendis. Piyasena Officer Pensioners' Association 446 Colombo C. H. Kapukotuwa Post Master & Postal Service 445 Colombo C. Rathnakara 447 Colombo C. N. J. B. S. W. Harendrasinghe Gunaratne 456 Colombo D. Manathunga D. G. C. De Silva Services (First Aid) Volunteer Force 465 Colombo D. D. P. Jayathilake. Wijesena Balawegaya 472 Colombo Damayanthi Perera 473 Colombo Dammika Muthugala 474 Colombo Damsiri Disanayake 475 Colombo Dayarathne Edirisignhe Official Languages Commission 476 Colombo Dharmadasa Mohottige 477 Colombo Don Robert Geekiyanage 478 Colombo Dushiyant Gunatilake 479 Colombo E. Ahangama Arachchi 457 Colombo D. J. R. C. Eral Kusumsiri Pieris 461 Colombo D. D. D. Movement for Land and 463 Colombo Rajapaksha Agricultural Reform Mahanuwara Ayurvedic Health 464 Colombo D. Laswenu Kumara Samupakara Podujanatha 470 Colombo D. Ranatunge 459 Colombo D. N. L. A. U. Jinadasa 486 Colombo G. B. R. Indika Ranawaka Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri 468 Colombo D. Titus Padmasiri 467 Colombo D. Annex G No District Name Organization Vikalpani National Women's 451 Colombo Chandrahewa Gallage Federation 452 Colombo Chandralal Sooriyarachchi 453 Colombo Chinthaka Dinesh Amarasooriya Peoples' Alliance for the Right to 454 Colombo Chinthaka Rajapaksha Land 455 Colombo D. Sumanratne 480 Colombo Francis John Britto Fernandez Praja Abhilasha Joining Hands 481 Colombo Francis Rajan. A. Herath 484 Colombo G. Jayawardana 462 Colombo D. Wijesinghe 466 Colombo D. Paragodasiri 483 Colombo G. L. Munasinghe 458 Colombo D. Valence Mendis Lanka 469 Colombo D. Hema Munipura Network 482 Colombo G. S. Jayarathna 485 Colombo G. Weerasooriya Sandanaya Ruhunu Rata Bauddha Maha 471 Colombo D. Jinadasa 235 . Abdul Razak 460 Colombo D. S. S. K. G. S. M. L. Annex G No District Name Organization 487 Colombo G. D. N. Jayaratne H. R. Appuhamy 503 Colombo H. P. Perera 488 Colombo G. M. D. Gunawadane 507 Colombo H. N. B. Seneviratne 509 Colombo H. Weerasinghe 510 Colombo H. G. Darshana Gayan 504 Colombo Umayanga 505 Colombo H. P. A. D. M. Ruchitha Lahiru Perera 511 Colombo Harsha Gunasena Praja Abhilasha Joining Hands 512 Colombo Hema Munipura Network 513 Colombo Hemachandra Pathirathna 514 Colombo Hemantha Vithanage 515 Colombo Hemasiri Kuruppu 516 Colombo Henry Perera National Fisheries Solidarity 517 Colombo Herman Kumara Movement 518 Colombo Hilmie Junaid 519 Colombo Isuru Devapriya 520 Colombo I. Galappatti 506 Colombo H. A. W. Chandrasena 490 Colombo G. Thisara Perera 493 Colombo Gamini Gunawardane 494 Colombo Gamini Rasaputhra 495 Colombo Gamini Senanayake Lanka Private Bus Owners' 496 Colombo Gamunu Wijerathne Association 497 Colombo Geetha S. Perera 492 Colombo G. G. Bandusena 489 Colombo G. Mirzaa 521 Colombo Indira Nanayakkara 522 Colombo Inoja Munasinghe 523 Colombo Irangani de Silva Animal Welfare Trust 524 Colombo Iranganie desika 236 . M. Kumara 491 Colombo G. B. M. Kotakadeniya 508 Colombo H. T. N. Nidangoda 502 Colombo H. Ranatunga 498 Colombo Geoffrey Alagaratnam Bar Association of Sri Lanka 499 Colombo Gimhan Sooriyabandara 500 Colombo Gration Marasinghe 501 Colombo H. Sirirathne 561 Colombo K. M. Basil Jayasekera 528 Colombo J. Stanley Silva 552 Colombo K. B. S. Jinasena 554 Colombo K. Sebastian Vincent Fernando 237 . Siriyawathi Jayalath 532 Colombo J. C. K. J. S. T. Shriya Kariyawasam 560 Colombo K. Abhayawardene 544 Colombo Jayantha Wijesinghe 545 Colombo Jayasiri Samaratunga 546 Colombo Jayawardane De Silva 547 Colombo Jehan Perera National Peace Council 548 Colombo K. H. Gunaratne 558 Colombo K. Fernando 526 Colombo J. M. Wijenayake 551 Colombo K. Annex G No District Name Organization 525 Colombo J. Kokulan 556 Colombo K. L. V. G. A. Senarath Wijithakumara De 533 Colombo Zoysa 534 Colombo J. Jayawardena 527 Colombo J. C. Pushparaja 562 Colombo K. Siriratne 553 Colombo K. A. G. N. D. D. J. De Seram 537 Colombo Jaliya Nammuni 538 Colombo Janaki Chandraratna Civil Society Organizations and Individuals Advocating for the 539 Colombo Janith Rukmal Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Sri Lanka 540 Colombo Jayantha Dehiaththage 541 Colombo Jayantha Dolawatta Dolawatta Law Association 542 Colombo Jayantha Rajawickrama 543 Colombo Jayantha S. Jayawardane J. D. R. D. Gamini K. Kurukulasooriya 535 Colombo Jagath Ariyadasa 536 Colombo Jagath S. Wimalasiri Foundation 531 Colombo J. Malini Kulasekara 559 Colombo K. B. Gunawardena 529 Colombo J. M. D. Samantha Chandrath 549 Colombo Fernando 550 Colombo K. P. P. Issadeen District Fisheries Solidarity 555 Colombo K. J. Thilakarathna Banda Arisen Ahubudu Hela Basa 530 Colombo J. Jayasuriya 557 Colombo K. P. C. Ifthikar 599 Colombo M. Anver Mohamed Nusky 597 Colombo M. D. V. Hakeem Ahamed 598 Colombo M. Akram 595 Colombo M.Annex G No District Name Organization 563 Colombo K. W. Jayathissa 600 Colombo M. Pushpakumara 565 Colombo K. A. Nandasena 581 Colombo L. U. C. Kumara 566 Colombo Kalahe P. Thilakarathna E-Sonet 567 Colombo Kalinga Gnanadasa Silva 568 Colombo Kamal Nissanka The Liberal Party Sri Lanka 569 Colombo Kamalanadan Subashini 570 Colombo Kamini Perera 571 Colombo Kapila Gunasinghe 572 Colombo Karunarathne Athuraliya 573 Colombo Kavinda D. B. Madigasekara 582 Colombo L. Charles Mendis The Chartered Institute of Building 601 Colombo M. Shantha Yolade De Silva 564 Colombo K. N. Mohamed Saleem Mahatma Gandhi Centre 596 Colombo M. G. Sellahewa Preservation 584 Colombo L. W. Perera 590 Colombo Lalith Cooray 591 Colombo Leelasena Devaraja 592 Colombo Leonie Solomons Language Matters 593 Colombo Lionel Guruge 594 Colombo M. U. M. L. B. A. M. De Zoysa Center For Public Health 583 Colombo L. A. Ratnapala Citizens' Movement for Good 574 Colombo Kingsley De Alwis Governance 575 Colombo Kishantha Yolande De Silva 576 Colombo Kithsiri Perera 577 Colombo Kulathunga Asuramuni 578 Colombo Kumara 579 Colombo Kurange Joseph Nevil Perera 580 Colombo L. K. Seneviratne 585 Colombo Lakshman Dharmasiri 586 Colombo Lakshman Seneviratne 587 Colombo Lal Mervin Dharmasiri 588 Colombo Lal Ratnayake 589 Colombo Lalani S. Premaratne 238 . Dias 615 Colombo M. M. J. Sivalingam Upcountry People's Organisation 620 Colombo Maas L. R. N. C. I. C. M. A. Mohammed Shaffi 618 Colombo M. M. T. U. A. L. I. Annex G No District Name Organization Sri Lanka Malay Community 602 Colombo M. T. Farook 604 Colombo M. Thilakarathne 619 Colombo M. Weerasinghe Mapitigama Arachchige 632 Colombo Wimalsiri Mapitigama International Centre for Ethnic 633 Colombo Mario Gomez Studies 634 Colombo Menu Nilushika People's Health Association 635 Colombo Mohamed Masnavi Rumi 636 Colombo Mohamed Ziham 637 Colombo Mohamed Zuhyle Mohammad Mujeen 638 Colombo Mohammad Hakeem 239 . H. M. Azeem Human Rights Organization 614 Colombo M. M. Usuf National Shoora Council Mahanuwara Ayurvedic Health Mahanuwara Ayurvedic Health 621 Colombo Services Services 622 Colombo Mahinda Ariyarathna Movement for the Defence of 623 Colombo Mahinda Haththaka Democratic Rights 624 Colombo Mahinda Kahadagama 625 Colombo Maithree Ratnayake 626 Colombo Malanee Adagama 627 Colombo Mallika Wijewardane 628 Colombo Mangala Welarathne United Peoples' Alternative Voice 629 Colombo Mangalika Heenatimulla Centre for Monitoring Election 630 Colombo Manjula Gajanayake Violence 631 Colombo Manuj C. L. H. H. Prasanna Wijesinghe 611 Colombo M. J. M. Vaas 616 Colombo M. Mohamed Sri Lanka Islamic Centre 606 Colombo M. R. Thilina 613 Colombo M. Farwii 605 Colombo M. Mohideen North East Muslim Peace Assembly 607 Colombo M. H. Dafer 610 Colombo M. M. Manaz 612 Colombo M. Somarathna 609 Colombo M. M. Cader Development Programme 603 Colombo M. Iqbal 608 Colombo M. M. Anwer 617 Colombo M. S. A. Ayomi 674 Colombo P. Noyel Madawala Hubet 652 Colombo N. Kularatne Perera 650 Colombo N. B. Dissanayake National Joint Committee 671 Colombo P. D. I. D. N. Dias 670 Colombo P. Pathmajan 653 Colombo N. A. Hettiarachchi National Fisheries Solidarity 647 Colombo N. Abeykoon 669 Colombo P. M. Nelanka Ushan 666 Colombo P. Susila Damayanthi 664 Colombo Otara Gunewardene 665 Colombo P. D. Kure 667 Colombo P. S.Annex G No District Name Organization 639 Colombo Mohan Subramanium Christian Workers Fellowship 640 Colombo Monte Hallawage 641 Colombo Muditha Prasanna Thilakaratne 642 Colombo Murugesu 643 Colombo N. A. Senasinghe 654 Colombo Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam 655 Colombo Naresh Ediriwira 656 Colombo Nath Amarakoon Eksath Sinhale Mahajana Peramuna 657 Colombo Nayantha Wijesundara 658 Colombo Neil Dias The Ceylon Association for the 659 Colombo Nihal Nanayakkara Mental Retarded 660 Colombo Nimal Nagahawatte 661 Colombo Nirmal Ranjith Devasiri 662 Colombo Noel Christine Fernando Shramabhimani 663 Colombo O. Ananda Pieris 668 Colombo P. M. Hubert 651 Colombo N. Channa De Silva 644 Colombo N. Devaraj Transformation 676 Colombo P. M. Karunasekara 646 Colombo N.Jaffna 648 Colombo N. Karunaratne 672 Colombo P. Inbam Movement. Cumaranathunge Foundation for Community 675 Colombo P. P. Anton 240 . B. Gamage 645 Colombo N. D. Kodippillai 673 Colombo P. Iyzam 649 Colombo N. S. V. P. Annex G No District Name Organization Sri Lanka Founding Committe on 677 Colombo P. H. Gimhan 692 Colombo Suriyabandara. L. A. H. S. M. Roopasinghe 698 Colombo R. Ranathunga 699 Colombo R. M. Ratnayake Banku Vishraamikayange Sangamaya 703 Colombo R. Kumara Graduate Teachers 678 Colombo P. A. M. M. Muditha Manjula 704 Colombo Ratnayake R. S. Weerasiri 707 Colombo R. Thilak Ganganath 700 Colombo R. P. S. Anushka My Country Our Hope Foundation Leelananda 693 Colombo Premasiri Kuruppu Dewa Purawasi Sammelanya 694 Colombo Premasiri Vidanapathirana 695 Colombo Priyantha Gamage 696 Colombo Pubudu De Silva 697 Colombo R. T. Lankaleka 710 Colombo Rajitha Senanayake 711 Colombo Rajitha Sureka Wirerupa Ramathilaka Senaratne 712 Colombo Wickramatunge 241 . D. C. Sisira Shriyantha Fernando 681 Colombo P. Fernando 679 Colombo P. C. A. Keerthisri Bandula 708 Colombo R. Wickramarathna 682 Colombo P. A. M. N. Joseph 709 Colombo R. S. S. Dissanayake Eksath Jaathika Paksha Mahajana 702 Colombo R. Colombo 687 Colombo Peter Kaj Antoney Fernando 688 Colombo Piyasena Dissanayake Mahajana Eksath Peramuna 689 Colombo Piyasena Subasinghe 690 Colombo Piyasiri Nanayakkara 691 Colombo Praba Ganeshan Democratic Peoples Congress Prashantha Lal De Alwis. M. V. Sujeewa Priyantha 705 Colombo Rathnayake 706 Colombo R. Weerasuriya 683 Colombo Padma Pushpakanthi Savisthri Jathika Viyapaaraya 684 Colombo Paikiasothy Sarvanamuttu Centre for Policy Alternatives 685 Colombo Palitha Lihiniyakumara Bauddha Thorathura Kendraya Ha 686 Colombo Pani Wewala Jayagrahanaya. Dissanayake R. Bandara 701 Colombo R. S. Chulawansha 680 Colombo P. Fernando 737 Colombo S. Kulatileka Committee of Buddhist Organizations 242 . S. Diocese of 720 Colombo Rev. Gamage 728 Colombo S. M. Gamage Pensioner's Association Transparency International Sri 731 Colombo S. P. A. Perera Church of Ceylon. J.Annex G No District Name Organization 713 Colombo Ranee Ratnayake 714 Colombo Ranjith Dissanayake 715 Colombo Ranjith Kuburuhena 716 Colombo Ranjith Senarathna Sri Lanka Farmers Forum National Movement For Consumer 717 Colombo Ranjith Vithanage Right's Protection Environment and Health Protection 718 Colombo Ranjith Wijeshinghe Organization of Kandy 719 Colombo Rev. M. Gamlath 739 Colombo S. D. Darshika Institute of Indigenous Medicine Kodithuwakku Colombo District Vedihiti Bala 734 Colombo S. 733 Colombo Ariyawansa. De Silva National Joint Committee & Joint 740 Colombo S. C. 724 Colombo Equal Ground Thushara Manoj 725 Colombo Ruwan Laknath Jayakody Surya Wanshaya Yali Goda Ruwan Rathnayake. W. O. A. Jayawardena Wiyanama. Sumith Jayaweera National Federation of Government 730 Colombo S. A. Canagasabey Colombo 721 Colombo Rev. H. B. Chandrahasan. Rathnapala De Silva Mandalaya S. Dhiloraj R. Organization for Elangai Refugees 732 Colombo Sooriyakumary Rehabilitation (Ceylon) (OfERR) S. N. A. Asiri P. N. A. P. C. Sheriffdeen 729 Colombo S. Hapuarachchi. 735 Colombo Christian Solidarity Movement Savath Iddamalgoda 736 Colombo S. H. Suriya 726 Colombo Nageeme Sanwidanaya with Jathika Gunasekara Budhdhi Mandalaya 727 Colombo S. Obeysekera Lanka S. Neangoda 738 Colombo S. Ebenezer Joseph National Christian Council 722 Colombo Rita Margeret De Silva 723 Colombo Rohana Hettiarachchi Rosanna Flamer-Caldera. S. B. Buddhika 748 Colombo Sanath Nathilaka 749 Colombo Sandya Eknaligoda 750 Colombo Santhiyago Hemadasa 751 Colombo Sapumal Bandara Moragoda Sarath Kumara Senarath 752 Colombo Ratnayake 753 Colombo Sarath Mathilal De Silva 754 Colombo Sarath Rajapakse 755 Colombo Sarath Sandakan Fernando 756 Colombo Sarath Wickramasinghe 757 Colombo Sarath Wijesuriya Purawasi Balaya Sanwidanaya 758 Colombo Sashee De Mel Women Political Leaders Senanayaka Mudiyanselage 759 Colombo Kumudu Rangana New Democratic Marxist Leninist 760 Colombo Senthiwel Party 761 Colombo Sharmini Rathnayake 762 Colombo Shashika Johns 763 Colombo Shideshka Fernando 764 Colombo Shilpa Samaratunge Green Angel Studios (Pvt) Ltd. Annex G No District Name Organization 741 Colombo S. 765 Colombo Shiran Dabare Sinhala National Party 766 Colombo Siril Hendalage 767 Colombo Sirisena Yapa 768 Colombo Sirithunga Jayasuriya United Socialist Party 769 Colombo Sisil Athukorala 770 Colombo Somapala Pattiwidana Sri Vimukthi Fisher Womens' 771 Colombo Subhashini. Sinnathurai All Island Statistical Officers' 744 Colombo S. Paranavithana 742 Colombo S. W. Gamage 746 Colombo Sagarica Rajakarunanayake 747 Colombo Samitha. Tharaka Warapitiya Association 745 Colombo S. Singapuli 743 Colombo S. 772 Colombo March 12 Movement Rohana Hettiarachchi 773 Colombo Sudath Sunimal Perera Colombo Young Men's Buddhist 774 Colombo Sumedha Amerasinghe Association 775 Colombo Suni Kannangara 776 Colombo Sunil Jayawardane 777 Colombo Suresh Perera 243 . Sajeewaka Organization Sudarshana Gunawardana. T. Liyanage Govt.Annex G No District Name Organization 778 Colombo Susil Kannangara 779 Colombo Susil Siriwardana 780 Colombo Swarna Jayaweera Centre for Women's Research Swarna Obesekara. N. Wickramasinghe Gelgawa Mithuro Society Tharaka Warapitiya. A. Rathnasiri Human Rights Commission of Sri 800 Colombo U. Wimalasekara 783 Colombo T. N. Karunarathna 808 Colombo V. Lankapura 810 Colombo Varatharaja Perumal Buddha Sasana Working 811 Colombo Ven. M. Wimal 793 Colombo Vishwavidyala Acharya Sansadaya Siri Munasinghe 794 Colombo Tissa Senevirathne Organization of Providing 795 Colombo Tissa Wijethunga Development Facilities/National Activists Front 796 Colombo Tudor Wikkramasinghe Association of Kalutara District 797 Colombo U. Dammika Perera Lanka Plus 784 Colombo T. Gunasekara 809 Colombo V. Vidanapathirana Lanka 801 Colombo Upali D. S. Sampath Priyankara 786 Colombo T. Pensioners' Societies 798 Colombo U. P. H. S. Rajapathirana 799 Colombo U. K. C. S. Azoor Conference of Sri Lankan Malays 787 Colombo T. Samson 789 Colombo Sri Lanka Rationalists' Association Gunatilake 790 Colombo Thilak Kure 791 Colombo Thilak Wijesinghe Law Study Center 792 colombo Thuraisingham Duke Mogan Tikiri Herath Gunathileke. Siriwardena 788 Colombo T. K. Selvi 781 Colombo A Women's Network for Peace Sachithanandam 782 Colombo T. G. Wanayakkara 807 Colombo V. Ananda Mahanayaka Thero Committee 244 . Dammika Perera Peoples' Health Society 785 Colombo T. Welawatha 802 Colombo Upali Maagedaragamage 803 Colombo Upasena Senanayake 804 Colombo Upul Hemakumara 805 Colombo Upul Jayasuriya 806 Colombo V. Sunethra Subashini Balawegaya/Kappitipola Buddhist Foundation 833 Colombo W. A. Rajapakse 826 Colombo W. V. Perera 829 Colombo W. Gunathunga 824 Colombo W. Annex G No District Name Organization All Island Pre-School Teachers' Ven. Peiris Sri Lanka 828 Colombo W. Ivan De Silva 825 Colombo W. Fernando 831 Colombo W. Wijeyaratne 830 Colombo W. Jayawardane 834 Colombo Walter Fernando 835 Colombo Wijaya Ajith Dharmapriya 836 Colombo Wijaya Wickramaratne All Island Administrative Grama 837 Colombo Wijith Lakshman Amarasinghe Niladari Association 838 Colombo Wimal Dissanayake 839 Colombo Wimal Jayawardane 840 Colombo Wimal Munasinghe 841 Colombo Y. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thero Deshapremi Bhikshu Peramuna Ven. Sirisena Perera Sri Lankan Communist Party Ruhunu Rata Bauddha Maha 832 Colombo W. Danawardana 842 Colombo Yasantha Kodagoda Center for Monitoring Election 843 Colombo Zahabia Adamaly Violence Association for War Affected 844 Colombo Woman Association of Retired Employees 845 Colombo of National Policy Initiative Service 245 . Kithsiri Wickramathunga 822 Colombo W. J. J. V. P. B. R. K. S. I. R. F. Lalith A. Abeykoon National Co-Operative Council of 827 Colombo W. Subasinghe 821 Colombo W. P. Davuldena Gnanissara 814 Colombo thero 815 Colombo Verghese Chandy 816 Colombo Vickramabahu Karunarathne Nava Sama Samaja Party 817 Colombo Vipula Amarasuriya 818 Colombo Viraj Edirisinghe 819 Colombo Visakha Tillekeratne Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka 820 Colombo W. S. Bandagiriye Somwansha Association (Samastha Lanka 812 Colombo Maha Sthavira Thero Ladaru Adhyapana Guru Sangamaya) 813 Colombo Ven. G. Priyankara Costa 823 Colombo W. W. S. South India Citizens' Movement for Good 847 Colombo Governance Civil Society Organizations and individuals for the differently abled (the International Foundation for Electoral System. J. B. the Northern Province Consortiumm of the Differently Abled. international 848 Colombo Centre for Ethnic Studies. 865 Galle Mahinda Silva Sri Sugatharama Dhamma School. Y.Leninist 852 Colombo party Panadura Government Service 853 Colombo Pensioneer's society Samupakara Podu Janatha 854 Colombo Sandhanaya Sarvodaya National Deshodaya 855 Colombo Committee Senior Citizen Committee- 856 Colombo Homagama 857 Colombo Sinhala Bhasha Peramuna 858 Colombo Southern Fisheries Organization Sri Lanka Diyasen Buddhist 859 Colombo Government Service 860 Colombo Sri Lanka Malay Front 861 Colombo Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees . B. H.) District Fishermen Forum of 849 Colombo Trincomalee Free Trade Zones & General 850 Colombo Services Employees Union 851 Colombo National Peace Council Of Sri Lanka New Demogratic Marxist . 866 Galle A.India Viluthu Centre For Human 862 Colombo Resource Development 863 Colombo Women's Political Academy Working Committee on Buddha 864 Colombo Shasana A. Dharmasena Batuwanthudawa 246 . B. Wijeratne .Annex G No District Name Organization 846 Colombo Ceylon Tamil Refugees . Enable Lanka Foundation and Volunteers of the 2015 Enable Elections Coaliation. Sriyani Rural Women's Front Galle Samaja Sanwardhana 893 Galle D. W. H. Dayal De Silva D. S. H. C. Gamage Lanka Sama Samaja Pakshaye 899 Galle Don Wimalaratne Haputhanthri Bahuthara Kandayama 900 Galle E. M. Ebert Samajaya 892 Galle D. Lalith Abeysekara Business Community 879 Galle B. A. Hapugala Redeff Detupurawesi 891 Galle Guruge. A. Abeyratne 889 Galle D. Mohammed Ariff. Kulasooriya 901 Galle E. L. Sirimanne Sanvidaanaya 894 Galle D. Annex G No District Name Organization A. A. A. Z. K. Weragoda Rehabilitation Officers' Union 895 Galle Dayarathne Walgamage 896 Galle Dhammika Dias 897 Galle Dharmisiri Ginige Dinesh Thithunagamage / 898 Galle Dinesh K. Anura 888 Galle D. P. A. D. M. Manamperi. P. M. Dharmasena L. Tissa Jayarathne Foundation 247 . Dahanayake 890 Galle D. Hameed 868 Galle Agampodi Ajith Lakshri Mendis 869 Galle Ananda Abeywickrame Galu Purawesi Balaya 870 Galle Anonymous 1 871 Galle Anonymous 2 872 Galle Anonymous 3 873 Galle Anonymous 4 874 Galle Anonymous 5 875 Galle Anonymous 6 876 Galle Anonymous 7 877 Galle Anonymous 8 878 Galle B. Ruwan Pathirana Bandupala Guruge / Karunasena 880 Galle Guruge 881 Galle Benjamin Goonewardane 882 Galle Bimal Indrajith 883 Galle C. A. Lanerolle 884 Galle Chanaka Wickramasinghe 885 Galle Chandrika Ramani Palliyaguru 886 Galle Cyril Pathirana Human Resources Foundation 887 Galle D. H. 867 Galle Galle Forum Fauzul Niyas. Ruwan Prasad 902 Galle Farhan Nizamdeen Sri Lanka Social Development 903 Galle G. Pathirana 920 Galle J. W. Hakkini Susil Samantha De 914 Galle Silva. H. Muslim Marriage Registrar Welfare Association 925 Galle K. R. Dissanayake 926 Galle K. Galle District Governmental and Regional 908 Galle Gnapaala Yatagama Administrative Retirement Association Federation. Leelasena De Soyza 912 Galle Sama Vinisuru Sangamaya Siriwardena 913 Galle H. K. D. Organization of Lower Wage Retired Teachers' Association 909 Galle Gunapala Iraththanawalala 910 Galle H. Wijayarathna Hakkini Gamini Wasantha De Silva. Jagoda 922 Galle J. G. Sendri Hanedi Kosalawathi Wijerathne Api Okkoma Sinhala Purawesiyo 915 Galle Harsha Hegoda Sanvidanaya 916 Galle Herbet Wijerathne 917 Galle I. Jayaratne H. R. A Jayawardana 248 .Annex G No District Name Organization 904 Galle G. Waraniyagoda Jathunga Dahanayake Randil 923 Galle Pramod Indigenous Traditional Medical Patricians Organization and Birth 924 Galle Jayaweera Peiris Certificate. G. Lionel 929 Galle K. Karunadasa 911 Galle H. H. Nickson 921 Galle J. G. Gayan Lakmal De Silva 928 Galle K. Marriage and Death. A. H. A. Siril Sumathipala 905 Galle Gamini Amarasinghe 906 Galle Gemunu Gunatilake 907 Galle Gnanasiri Deneththi Unified Sri Lanka Retirement Organizations Unity. L. Laknath Tharanga 927 Galle K. Nandana Purawesi Sabhawa Imaduwa Vithanage Somila 918 Galle Geethanath Premarathna 919 Galle J. Vijitha Kumara 953 Galle M. Jayarathne 954 Galle M. M. U Chandralal 938 Galle Kamal Ranasinghe 939 Galle Karunawansha 940 Galle Kotudurage Dhanawathie 941 Galle Kusum Thiranagama 942 Galle L. Kelum Susantha De Silva 956 Galle M. De Silva United Peace Foundation Sri Lanka 249 . Gunaratne 933 Galle K. K. P. S. W. B. A. Ananda 968 Galle P. Vinodhan Dias. Thadanlan 958 Galle Maithree Gunaratne 959 Galle Marakapuge Sri Sena 960 Galle N. Wadood 949 Galle M. M. Siril Commerce and Industries Jayantha 932 Galle K. Gnaratna 955 Galle M. Sagara Manampery 936 Galle K. P. J. D. K. Siwanandan 937 Galle K. Kodikara K. Jayamanna 935 Galle K. Sunil Dias 963 Galle Nandasiri Waligamage 964 Galle Nilushi 965 Galle Nimal De Silva 966 Galle Nimal S. Galle District Chamber of 931 Galle Saman Wewellwala. D. De S. K. C. G. Wickramasinghe 951 Galle M. S. H. W. S. H. A. Kanakarathne 967 Galle O. Jayasena 952 Galle M. Diamond De Silva Senior Citizen Committee of Galle 969 Galle P. M. Lionel 944 Galle Lakshman Ananda De Lanerolle Lal Parakrama Hettiarachchi 945 Galle Senanayake 946 Galle Lalith Senanayake Puravasi Balaya-Galle Lyana Jayawardana Isuru 947 Galle Shriyantha 948 Galle M. G. Leelananda 962 Galle N. D. R. G. J. S. Rohana 950 Galle M. Annex G No District Name Organization 930 Galle K. Chaminda 934 Galle K. M. Senanayake 943 Galle L. Dillimuni 957 Galle M. V. B. Nanayakkara 961 Galle N. W. D. Dias 1006 Galle T. K. Dagala de Silva T. Amarassiri 991 Galle S. Karunathilake 971 Galle P. Rashika Alwis 985 Galle S. Hettiarachchi 972 Galle P. Malalasekara 975 Galle Premarathna Padiraanagama Galu Kotuwa Surakeeme 976 Galle Premaratne Thiranagama Sangamaya 977 Galle Premasiri Gunasekara 978 Galle Priyanatha Welitharage 979 Galle Priyantha 980 Galle Pubudu Siriwardena 981 Galle R. L. J. Manawadu 989 Galle S. M.Annex G No District Name Organization 970 Galle P. K. Keerthi Jayanath S. H. Jayasinghe 973 Galle P. Gamage 987 Galle S. Liyanarachchi 990 Galle S. J. Kalansuriya 974 Galle P. D. M. Sathya 993 Galle Dayarathne 994 Galle S. Werahera 984 Galle Rev. Chandrasena 995 Galle Saliya Navaratne Puravasi Sabha-Galle 996 Galle Sarath Dayananda 997 Galle Sarath Godakandarachchi 998 Galle Sarath Malwanna 999 Galle Sareeth Rajapakse 1000 Galle Sri Rohana Pradeepa 1001 Galle Sugathapala Deeyagahage 1002 Galle Sunil Santha Ganewaththa 1003 Galle Susil Karuna Muni Manawadu 1004 Galle T. G. Jayathunga 988 Galle S. N. H. Hemachandra 1005 Galle T. Sunil Perera 1007 Galle Wickramasinghe 1008 Galle Tharaka Warapitiya Sri Lanka Rationalist Association 250 . K. W. K. Thiranagama. M. G. Kapila Kumara 982 Galle R. Gurugamage 983 Galle R. S Lanerolle 986 Galle S. A. M. W. L. Gamage 992 Galle S. M. W. W. Annex G No District Name Organization Thillawatawana Arachchige 1009 Galle Hemachandra 1010 Galle U. Mendis. Ariyaratne 1019 Galle W. Nimal Harishchandra 1038 Gampaha B. G. Ratnakara 1042 Gampaha Charith D. de Silva 1041 Gampaha C. D. G. Dharmasiri 1031 Gampaha A. L. Kehlulle Sumedha Thero Ven. 1037 Gampaha Katugampola. Vithanawasam 1022 Galle Walter C. Athukorala 1028 Gampaha A. Jayathilake Galle District Jeshta Puravesi 1025 Galle Sangamaya Gami Kantha Peramuna Saha Gaalla 1026 Galle Matara Kantha Sanvidana Ekathuwa 1027 Gampaha A. Ariffeen Organisation Gampaha District Muslim 1033 Gampaha Alhaj M. D. Kumara 1021 Galle W. Chandradasa 1024 Galle Y. Piyathilake 1012 Galle Ubayasoma Kodikara 1013 Galle Upul Wickramasinghe Ven. B. B. W. D. L. L. Masood Intellectuals Forum 1034 Gampaha Andrew Samaratunge Congress of Religions 1035 Gampaha Anonymous 1 1036 Gampaha Anonymous 2 B. Sisira Kumara Bogoda Appuhamilage 1039 Gampaha Leelananda 1040 Gampaha C. Jayanatha 251 . Walpola Gunasiri Thero 1018 Galle W. S. P. Ariyathilleke 1011 Galle U. Anusha Sriyani 1020 Galle W. M. Pallanthara SumanaJothi 1016 Galle Nayaka Thero 1017 Galle Ven. I. M. M. D. F. Agulugaha Dhamminna 1014 Galle Thero 1015 Galle Ven. E. Abenayaka 1029 Gampaha A. Hemalatha Sri Lanka United Malay 1032 Gampaha Alhaj A. C. Dissanayake 1030 Gampaha A. D. R. M. W. Seneviratne 1023 Galle Y. T. G. M. S. H. A. Premasiri 252 . P. D. M. Abdul Cader 1067 Gampaha Hiranya Jayawardena 1068 Gampaha J. C. A. Pathirana 1054 Gampaha Daya Wijesinghe Da Dum Rakno 1055 Gampaha Dharmasena Hemapala 1056 Gampaha E. A. R. Newton Perera 1082 Gampaha K. Fernando 1074 Gampaha K. Wisidagama 1049 Gampaha D. S. L Sameera 1072 Gampaha K. B. Ratnasiri Perera 1079 Gampaha K. K. D. Nandalal 1076 Gampaha K. Muhandiramge 1051 Gampaha D. B. C. K. W. Perera 1083 Gampaha K. H. Wijayasundara 1078 Gampaha K. Ariyathilake 1064 Gampaha H. Jayathilaka 1059 Gampaha Frank Rathnasiri 1060 Gampaha G. Perera 1066 Gampaha H. S. G. Fernando 1081 Gampaha K. Thilakaratne 1069 Gampaha Jayasinghe Wijayarathne 1070 Gampaha Jayasiri Fernando 1071 Gampaha K. N. M. Kahandawala 1073 Gampaha K. P. A. Karunadasa Sri Lanka Desapremi Peramuna 1080 Gampaha K. Clifford 1075 Gampaha K. A. Wipulasundara 1062 Gampaha H. K. V. Gunasena 1050 Gampaha D. Rajapaksha 1053 Gampaha D. M. Shelton Antony 1065 Gampaha H. Dasanayake 1048 Gampaha D. S. D. Y. R. P. Gamini Ranasinghe 1077 Gampaha K. Bandara 1084 Gampaha K. W. Ohlmus 1057 Gampaha Edward Felix Randeniya 1058 Gampaha F. P. H. A. Fonseka Lanka Gospel Circle 1063 Gampaha H.Annex G No District Name Organization 1043 Gampaha Charitha Nuwan Pathiraja 1044 Gampaha Charles De Silva 1045 Gampaha Chrishantha Hettiarachi 1046 Gampaha Christian Knower 1047 Gampaha D. G. L. M. Siriyalatha 1061 Gampaha G. L. Disanayake 1052 Gampaha D. A. S. D. Amarasinghe 1122 Gampaha Ranil Abeyasinghe 1123 Gampaha Ravinath Welgama 1124 Gampaha S. A. K. U. J. L. D. K Vrisutha 1087 Gampaha Kulawansha Adhikari 1088 Gampaha Kumudu Kanchana Athukorala 1089 Gampaha L. S. Nawfer 1107 Gampaha M. A. Palliyaguru Alumni Association of the 1114 Gampaha P. G. S. H. S. Prasanna Fernando 1111 Gampaha Nalaka C. Jayaweera 1112 Gampaha Nishantha Hettiarachchi 1113 Gampaha P. Siriwardena Perera 253 . Ariyarathna 1092 Gampaha Lalith Jayasuriya 1093 Gampaha Lalith Kulatunga 1094 Gampaha Lees Koralagamage 1095 Gampaha Leslie Fernandopulle 1096 Gampaha M. K Tanthilage 1126 Gampaha S. A. Gamage 1110 Gampaha N. Herbert Perera 1125 Gampaha S. P. D. M. A. Sri Jayawickrama 1090 Gampaha L. A. W. Samarasinghe 1100 Gampaha M. Mohammed 1103 Gampaha M. A. K. Chamara Sampath 1097 Gampaha Madhushanka Nandasena 1098 Gampaha M. D. A. R. P. W. Sirisena 1102 Gampaha M. G. fernando 1101 Gampaha M. A. D. Dias 1108 Gampaha Mahinda Kaludeta 1109 Gampaha N. Priyantha University of Kelaniya 1115 Gampaha P. Gunathilake 1104 Gampaha M. Ismail 1106 Gampaha M. Athukorala M. M. M. Sirisena 1116 Gampaha P. Jayaweera 1121 Gampaha R. Annex G No District Name Organization 1085 Gampaha K. Liyanage 1105 Gampaha M. Kabral 1091 Gampaha L. C. P. A. S. Chamila Thushari 1117 Gampaha Piyasiri Suraweera 1118 Gampaha Quintus Rodrigo 1119 Gampaha R. Lenora 1120 Gampaha R. edirisuriya 1099 Gampaha M. Ranasinghe 1086 Gampaha K. A. Alwis 1151 Gampaha W. Kulathilaka 254 . Ranathunga 1134 Gampaha S. E. E. S. H. E. Goonesinghe 1133 Gampaha S. Pearl Perera 1149 Gampaha Vimal J. B. Senanayake 1135 Gampaha S. Sarath Mathilal de Silva Faculty of Managemnt Studies and 1138 Gampaha Sagara Prasanna Commerce. R. A. S. W. J. Siriwardana 1131 Gampaha S. Jayasinghe 1148 Gampaha V. V. Cyril Fernando 1157 Gampaha W. Jayasekara 1153 Gampaha W. S. Vaidyarathne 1159 Gampaha Wimal Wijesinghe 1160 Gampaha Tharuna Sethuwili Samajaya Association of the creators of 21st 1161 Gampaha century 1162 Gampaha Citizens Committee Gampaha 1163 Gampaha Kelani Study Circle 1164 Hambanthota Chamal R. Ranjan 1137 Gampaha S. Sarath Mathilal De Silva 1136 Gampaha S. R.Annex G No District Name Organization 1127 Gampaha S. H. A. University of Sri Jayawardenapura Saman Thushara 1139 Gampaha Muthukumarana 1140 Gampaha Senarath Liyanage 1141 Gampaha Shelton Anthony 1142 Gampaha Shelton Hettiarachchi 1143 Gampaha Siril Fernando 1144 Gampaha Sirinimala lakdusinghe 1145 Gampaha Somapala Liyanage 1146 Gampaha Thilakaratne Dissanayake 1147 Gampaha U. D. Amarasinghe 1152 Gampaha W. G. M. D. P Perera 1132 Gampaha S. P. W. M. Wilmort 1129 Gampaha S. Eardle Sigera 1156 Gampaha W. Bandara 1130 Gampaha S. Harischandra Perera 1155 Gampaha W. Ruwanpathirana 1150 Gampaha W. B. Jayasekara 1158 Gampaha W. R. M. D. Welgama 1128 Gampaha S. Sanjeewa 1154 Gampaha W. Dharmadasa 1166 Hambanthota J. Wijayawansha 1186 Hambantota K. Sirisena Indra Nayana Kanthi 1182 Hambantota Punchihewa 1183 Hambantota J. Kulasiri Kulendra 1171 Hambanthota K. Annex G No District Name Organization 1165 Hambanthota J. K. Jayarathna 1180 Hambantota G. A. Kulasiri. Chandrarathne 1190 Hambantota M. S. Wijesundara 1196 Hambantota P. A. K. B. Ekanayake Businessmen's Society of Hambantota 255 . V. Wijeyawansa 1172 Hambanthota Pallimulla Hewageegane Kulasiri 1173 Hambanthota S. Wijesundara 1198 Hambantota P. Neerthi Thanuja Sanwardhana Padhanama Licensed Tax-Paying Tourist 1200 Hambantota Ranjith C. Senarath Arachchi Public School Transportation 1178 Hambantota Dayawansha Watthegama Service Society of Southern Province 1179 Hambantota G. A. Gunasekara Ambalanthota Ruhunu Praja 1199 Hambantota R. Milani Harim 1181 Hambantota G. Vijekumaran 1187 Hambantota Kevin Karunathilaka 1188 Hambantota L. A. L. M. A. N. A. Rupasena 1189 Hambantota M. Maldeniya Somasiri Abeygunawardane 1174 Hambanthota Ekanayake 1175 Hambantota A. H. V. J. P. Upasena 1176 Hambantota Andaraweera Arachchige David 1177 Hambantota D. H. Jayasekara 1191 Hambantota M. Nanayakkara Jayamaha Hitihamilage Sugath 1167 Hambanthota Pushpaka Jayamaha 1168 Hambanthota Jayantha Maldeniya 1169 Hambanthota Jayasena Mahahennadi 1170 Hambanthota K. 1197 Hambantota P. P. Yehiya 1192 Hambantota Malith Kaushalya Women Development Federation- 1193 Hambantota Malkanthi Adikari Hambantota 1194 Hambantota Nona Marsuna 1195 Hambantota P. N. Sugath Pushpaka Jayamaha 1184 Hambantota Jayasekara Mahahandi 1185 Hambantota K. G. De Silva Neethi Shakthi Foundation Mayurapura/ Thissapura Widuli 1210 Hambantota T. Dharmakulasuriyam 1217 Jaffna A. 1220 Jaffna Thuraisamy Karunakaran Makkal Pathukappu Mattrum 1221 Jaffna Ankayatkanny Selvarajah Maruvalzhvu Miyam (People Safety and Rehabilitation Centre) 1222 Jaffna Anonymous 1223 Jaffna Arumugam Nadesu Rajendran 1224 Jaffna Arumugam Ragupathy 1225 Jaffna Arumugam Sivakumar 1226 Jaffna C. A. L. Jegathesan 1230 Jaffna Ganapathi Kaneshalingam 256 . Weerasinghe Women Development Federation- 1204 Hambantota S. Kanagaratnam 1218 Jaffna A. A. A. Koculhan Abimanasingham Sitthawatthai 1219 Jaffna Uthayakumar Alvar Gasinathar Yoharaja. Hemachandra Wata Surakimey Padanama 1211 Hambantota T. P.Annex G No District Name Organization Rathnayake Mudiyanselage 1201 Hambantota Somapala 1202 Hambantota S. Hemachandra Peoples' Front for Protection for 1212 Hambantota Wasantha Manel Abewikrama Human Rights (Manava Himikam Surekeeme Puravesi Balaya) 1213 Hambantota William Wanniarachchi Public Service Pensioners Trust Citizen Commission of Protecting 1214 Hambantota Human Rights 1215 Jaffna A. Vinayagam 1227 Jaffna Daniel Packiaratnam 1228 Jaffna E. Ekanyake Hambanthota District Commercial 1207 Hambantota Sudammika Wickramanayake Board Commercial Chamber of 1208 Hambantota Sudhammika Wikramanayaka Hambanthota District 1209 Hambantota Sunil R. Ekanayake 1203 Hambantota S. Shriyani Mangalika Hambantota 1205 Hambantota Sampath Edirisooriya 1206 Hambantota Somasiri A. C. A. Ajithdarvin 1216 Jaffna A. Dhayala 1229 Jaffna E. Irasaratnam 1238 Jaffna K. Suntharalingam 1236 Jaffna K. Rajasingham 1256 Jaffna Kanapathi Ganeshalingam 1257 Jaffna Kangasabi Mahalingam Kanthappar Muttiahpillai 1258 Jaffna Thambirasa 1259 Jaffna Ketheeswaran Varatharajah 1260 Jaffna Kittinan Kamaleshwaran 1261 Jaffna M. Thuvarakan 1252 Jaffna K. I. Kapilan 1243 Jaffna K. Jeyasekaran Jaffna Chamber of Commerce 1235 Jaffna I. Valethanchan 1254 Jaffna K. A. Janarththanan 1240 Jaffna K. 1271 Jaffna Moulavi S. Kamalesawaran 1241 Jaffna K. Murugan Eelam Peoples Democratic Party 1263 Jaffna M. Irasaiya 1234 Jaffna I. Srirajakumar 1249 Jaffna K. Shivaji Lingam 1265 Jaffna M. Sakthijeevan 1264 Jaffna M. Ravichandran Diocese of Jaffna. Tharumalingam Commission for Laity and SSCs - 1269 Jaffna M. Sufyan Kilinichchi Center. Kanesapilli 1242 Jaffna K.T. Janakumar.S. Sabanayagam 1245 Jaffna K. K. Thamil Alagan All Ceylon People's Mahasabha 1247 Jaffna K. People's Secretariat Jaffna. Upenthiran 1253 Jaffna K. S. Thamodarappillai 1251 Jaffna K. J. Ganapathipillai 1262 Jaffna M. Kumaravel Energy of People 1267 Jaffna M. A. Irasaraththinam 1237 Jaffna K. Bishop's House 1270 Jaffna Menavali P. Vigneswaran Akhila Ilankai Tamil Mahasabha 1255 Jaffna K. Sakthivel 1246 Jaffna K. Sinnarajah / N. Siththivanayagavadivel 1248 Jaffna K. Kulandaivel Gnanothayam 1244 Jaffna K. B. Sasikaran 1268 Jaffna M. Iraththinam 1239 Jaffna K. I. Inthumathi Vizhuthu 1233 Jaffna I. 257 . E. V. Sugash 1250 Jaffna K. Annex G No District Name Organization 1231 Jaffna Gnanakumari Sivanesan 1232 Jaffna H. Kanapathippillai 1266 Jaffna M. Subramaniam 1281 Jaffna N. Balasubramaniyam Mahasaba 1275 Jaffna N. Chinnaththuri 1305 Jaffna S. V. Nagalingam 1287 Jaffna P. Sivapalan 1285 Jaffna P. Kanaga Rajesaran 258 . Balasundarampillai Former VC. SuvarKahan Jaffna Kilinochi Muslim Society 1294 Jaffna R. Sumanthippillai Balakrishnan 1289 Jaffna P. Thirugnaanasampanther 1282 Jaffna Nagalinkam Ravichandran 1283 Jaffna Nagamani Sabaraththinam 1284 Jaffna P . Kunasekaran 1277 Jaffna N. Suntharalingam 1300 Jaffna Rajany Chandraseghram 1301 Jaffna Rasiah Perinpanayakam Diocese of Jaffna. University of Jaffna 1286 Jaffna P. Selvavadivel 1296 Jaffna R. Thavarajah 1290 Jaffna Ponnambalam Rajendram 1291 Jaffna Ponnampalam Selvaratnam 1292 Jaffna Prathab 1293 Jaffna R. S Mahalingasivakurukkal 1299 Jaffna R. Mangalarajah Justice & Peace Of the Catholic Diocese Of Jaffna. Jagrat Chaitanya. Rev. Saba Vasudeva Kurukkal.Annex G No District Name Organization Committee For Justice and Peace 1272 Jaffna Muththia Sivagunarathan Jaffna Muththukkumar 1273 Jaffna Balasubramaniyam All Ceylon Minority Tamils' 1274 Jaffna N. 1303 Jaffna S. Commission for 1302 Jaffna Rev. Naheem 1278 Jaffna N. Kugathatan 1276 Jaffna N. Arumugam 1304 Jaffna S. Saundaranayaham 1295 Jaffna R. B. Shivasankar R. Sivanathan 1280 Jaffna N. Parameswaran 1279 Jaffna N. K. Fr. S. Gunaraja 1306 Jaffna S. Sribalan. Soorarangam 1288 Jaffna P. 1298 Jaffna Rev. Senathiraja 1297 Jaffna R. Tharmini 1324 Jaffna S. Paramananthan Federation of Hindu Organizations 1316 Jaffna S. Kanapathipillei The Geriatrics Soceity of Sri Lanka. Krishnananthan 1313 Jaffna S. Thiruchselvarathan 1325 Jaffna S. Mogan 1315 Jaffna S. Kanthasami 1311 Jaffna S. 1346 Jaffna Tamil United Liberation Front K. Sooriyakumar 1322 Jaffna S. Sooriyakumar 1321 Jaffna S. Udheyakumar 1342 Jaffna Thangaraja Thavaruban 1343 Jaffna Thangavel Sivcaruban 1344 Jaffna Tharmini Padmanathan 1345 Jaffna Tikkama Mahinda Kumara V. Vijayakanth 1328 Jaffna Salvaratnam Subramaniam Centre for Women and 1329 Jaffna Saroja Sivachandren Development 1330 Jaffna Selvaratnam Subramaniam 1331 Jaffna Sithamparanmohan 1332 Jaffna Sithmabara Pillai Nadarasa 1333 Jaffna Subramaniam Gopala Singam 1334 Jaffna Janakan Muthukumar Jaffna Managers Forum 1335 Jaffna Swasthika Arulingam Legal Aid Commission 1336 Jaffna T. Sangiah. Kanakarasan 1308 Jaffna S. Kaneshamoorthy Northern Province Centre 1310 Jaffna S. Sanmuganathan 1323 Jaffna S. Sethurajah 1319 Jaffna S. Sabaratnam 1318 Jaffna S. 1309 Jaffna S. Ketheeswaran 1312 Jaffna S. Santhiyapillai 1337 Jaffna T. Annex G No District Name Organization 1307 Jaffna S. T. Sivakulasingham 259 . Sritharan Revolutionary Liberations Front. R. Ranasingam 1317 Jaffna S. Michael 1338 Jaffna T. Sivamanokari 1320 Jaffna S. Mahalingam 1314 Jaffna S. K. Thirukumar The Farmers Federation Inuvil East 1326 Jaffna S. 1341 Jaffna T. Thiyagalingam 1327 Jaffna S. Anandasangaree. Sriraajeevan Pathmanapa Eelam Peoples' 1340 Jaffna T. RajaSrikanthan 1339 Jaffna T. S. P. Thapenthiran 1351 Jaffna V. Mahendran 1350 Jaffna V. Subramaniya Mudaliyar Library and 1356 Jaffna Community Center. Ubeywarna 1373 Kalutara D. M.Annex G No District Name Organization 1347 Jaffna V. D. K. L. M. Nihal Seemasahitha Saekasuruvam Ha Danison Weerasuriya. Hemapala Pensioners Society 260 . Vas Goonawardana 1369 Kalutara Chirathi Yasangika De Silva Human Watch Association 1370 Kalutara D. W.Social Development 1348 Jaffna V. K. Jayapalan Service 1349 Jaffna V. V. Danusekara. Jayasekara 1371 Kalutara D. L. Jayawardhane 1372 Kalutara D. De Silva. A. Naya Ganadenu Samithi Sampath 1374 Kalutara Fernando Kalamanakara Samupakara Maha Sangamaya 1375 Kalutara Dayaratna Vahalathantri 1376 Kalutara Dayawansha Amarathunga 1377 Kalutara Dharmasiri Marwin Jayasekara 1378 Kalutara Dinuka Cooray E. Seelawathi 1358 Kalutara Ananda Kodithuwakku 1359 Kalutara Anoma Wijesekara Kalutara District Cultural Office 1360 Kalutara Anonymous 1 1361 Kalutara Anonymous 2 1362 Kalutara Anonymous 3 1363 Kalutara Anonymous 4 1364 Kalutara Anonymous 5 1365 Kalutara Anonymous 6 1366 Kalutara Bertram Fernando Kalutara Kithunu Ekamuthuva 1367 Kalutara Buddhika Peiris 1368 Kalutara C. Puloly East Point Pedro 1357 Kalutara A. Panadura Governments Service 1379 Kalutara P. D. L. Velummylum 1352 Jaffna Vairavampillai Kathiramalai 1353 Jaffna Vinayagamoorthy Srisakthivel Organization for Social 1354 Jaffna Rehabilitation Pathmanapa Eelam Peoples' 1355 Jaffna Revolutionary Liberations Front. Balakrishnan Jeyapalan . Hemapala 1391 Kalutara J. Benedict Government Pensioners' Welfare 1398 Kalutara Perera. U. Moragoda 1392 Kalutara J. K. M. K. De Silva Indradasa Hettiarachchi. Noel Thissa Pieris. Asoka Fernando 1394 Kalutara K. G.Godakumbura 1408 Kalutara P. Rathnasiri Perera 1397 Kalutara L. 1405 Kalutara Nimalasena Udugamasooriya 1406 Kalutara P. Britto 1395 Kalutara K. S. F. G. P. Elaine Pushpawathie Society. Gunalankara Thero 261 . J. K. Jinendradas 1388 Kalutara I. W. A. Somarathne 1409 Kalutara R. G. W. N. Alwis L. L. B. Liyanage Retired Union of Kaluthara District Ven. Kusum Cyril M. Annex G No District Name Organization 1380 Kalutara G. L. Mohomad 1401 Kalutara M. Liyanage Government Pensioner's Societies 1404 Kalutara Manilal J. Nandasena Jawaththa United Buddhists and 1383 Kalutara Gamini Imbulanga Public Social Services Society 1384 Kalutara Gamini Jayalath 1385 Kalutara H. Jayanetti 1413 Kalutara Sarath C. H. P. P. Waduge 1393 Kalutara K. Perera. G. P. Jayathilake. Wimalasena 1402 Kalutara M. Kaluthara 1386 Kalutara H. Diyalagoda-Maggona Perera 1399 Kalutara Linton Kalutharage 1400 Kalutara M. A. Deshan Irendra De Silva Human Watch Sri Lanka 1407 Kalutara P. Weerarathna 1414 Kalutara Sarath Kumara Piyathissa People's Peace Foundation 1415 Kalutara U. L. A. Association of Kalutara District 1403 Kalutara H. Ranasinghe 1410 Kalutara Ralph Korera 1411 Kalutara Roshan Fernando 1412 Kalutara S. Thilakarathne Gemunu Agricultural Organization 1396 Kalutara K. Dayarathna 1387 Kalutara H. H. G. Fernando Christians Organization. Gulawita 1382 Kalutara G. Aluthgama Dhammapala Palindanuwara Divisional 1416 Kalutara Thero Sasanarakshaka Balamandalaya 1417 Kalutara Ven. Fernando 1381 Kalutara G. S. W. Sarath Learned Citizens Assiciation of 1389 Kalutara Gunathilaka Kaluthara District (LCAKD) 1390 Kalutara J. I. K. Amarasinghe Professionals' Organization for Democracy A. N. B. M. Hettipola Seewali Thero Ven. S. Ruwan Nishantha 1426 Kalutara W.Kalutara 1429 Kalutara Ministry of Buddhasasana 1430 Kalutara Sathbala Bodhi Mandalaya 1431 Kandy A. W.Annex G No District Name Organization 1418 Kalutara Ven. Dissanayake Pensioner's Association 1447 Kandy Anonymous 1448 Kandy Anurudda Wijesundara 1449 Kandy Ashoka Aramudali Sri Lanka Rationalist Association 262 . Paragoda Wimalawansa All Island Joint Maha Sangha Sabha 1420 Kalutara Thero of the Trinikayas Ven. M. B. N. Piyal Ranathunga 1436 Kandy A. Rajangane Pemarathana 1421 Kalutara Thero Ven. Priyankara 1435 Kandy A. A. B. Waiz Gratuates' Association 1441 Kandy A. M. M. L. B. G. Kaluthara 1425 Kalutara W. A. B. Kiniyawala Dhammananda 1419 Kalutara Thero Ven. S. Nihal Perera 1424 Kalutara W. M. S. B. P. 1439 Kandy (Prajaathanthrawaadaya Sandaha Basnayake Vurtheeyawedeenge Sanwidhanaya) 1440 Kandy A. Jayasinghe 1437 Kandy A. Perera Christians Organization. Warellagama 1443 Kandy Ajith Disanayake Alhaj A. Thebuwana Piyananda Member for the Western Provincial 1422 Kalutara Thero Council 1423 Kalutara W. Muhuseen 1442 Kandy A. R. Baminiwatte 1433 Kandy A. Wickramanayake 1434 Kandy A. T. 1444 Kandy Social Services Organization Nijamdeen 1445 Kandy Ananda Kodithuwakku Kandy District Government 1446 Kandy Ananda M. R. G. M. W. A. D. Polgolla. Jayasena 1438 Kandy A. Faida 1432 Kandy A. Piyadasa Association of Kalutara District 1427 Kalutara Government Pensioner's Societies 1428 Kalutara District Secretariat.Hameed. Annex G No District Name Organization 1450 Kandy Athula Herath 1451 Kandy B. A. Munasinghe 1452 Kandy B. A. Vinitha 1453 Kandy B. K. Jayatissa 1454 Kandy B. K. Premasundara 1455 Kandy B. W. Abeywardena Minipe Janatha Aitheen Surakeeme 1456 Kandy Bandula Gunathilaka Sanvidhanaya / People Rights Protection Organization 1457 Kandy Bimal Chandrasiri 1458 Kandy C. D. Dharmasena 1459 Kandy C. Nandasena 1460 Kandy C. S. B. Ekanayake 1461 Kandy C. Weerasuriya Kandy Association for Community 1462 Kandy Champa Fernando Protection through Animal Welfare 1463 Kandy Chandragupta Dharmasena 1464 Kandy D. Ahangama Arachchi 1465 Kandy D. D. B. Dodanwala 1466 Kandy D. G. A. Weerasinghe 1467 Kandy D. G. Herath Banda Sri Lanka Eksath Grammaniladhari 1468 Kandy D. K. Keerthi Thissa Sangamaya 1469 Kandy D. M. Bandara 1470 Kandy D. M. S. Dissanayake 1471 Kandy D. M. T. B. Disanayake 1472 Kandy D. M. Weerasinghe 1473 Kandy D. M. Wijeratna 1474 Kandy D. S. Vitharana 1475 Kandy D. W. T. Senarathne 1476 Kandy David Edirisinghe Movement for the empowerment 1477 Kandy Dhammika Dissanayake of traditional rural area 1478 Kandy Dias Desinghe Independant Social Readiness 1479 Kandy Durairaj Umadevi Women Working Front 1480 Kandy E. A. Wijesinghe 1481 Kandy E. Gamini Gunewardena Edirisinghe Gamini 1482 Kandy Samarathunga Sakala Resource Management 1483 Kandy G. B. Giragama Foundation 1484 Kandy G. C. Nandasena 1485 Kandy G. G. Parameshwaran 263 Annex G No District Name Organization 1486 Kandy G. G. R. Fonseka 1487 Kandy G. Niralraja 1488 Kandy Gamini Jayaweera Kandy Citizen Front 1489 Kandy Gamini Jayawickrama 1490 Kandy Gamini Nillegoda 1491 Kandy Gunathilkaka Munasinghe 1492 Kandy H. Ajith Kumara 1493 Kandy H. D. Hettige 1494 Kandy H. H. Thilakarathna Widanalage 1495 Kandy H. M. G. T. Bandara 1496 Kandy H. M. Herath Wijaya Bandara 1497 Kandy H. M. M. B. Herath 1498 Kandy H. M. Navaratna Bandara 1499 Kandy H. M. Sugathapala 1500 Kandy H. M. Suriyakmara Hitihamu 1501 Kandy H. P. J. Premasiri 1502 Kandy H. W. Abhayawardena 1503 Kandy Herbert Ranadheera Pensioners' Trust Fund 1504 Kandy I. M. Abdul Cader 1505 Kandy J. B. Narampanawa 1506 Kandy J. G. L. S. Bandara 1507 Kandy J. M. Henry Jayathilake 1508 Kandy J. S. S. Rajaratne 1509 Kandy Jaliya Medagama 1510 Kandy Janaka Dharmakirthi 1511 Kandy Janaka Sakalasuriya 1512 Kandy Jayalath Hathurusinghe 1513 Kandy Jayasinghe Hettiarachchi National Development Front 1514 Kandy Jeypal 1515 Kandy K. G. Gnanarathne K. G. L. A.Silva, Shashikala 1516 Kandy Cooray 1517 Kandy K. G. Thilakarathne K. M. D. G. C. Jayamali 1518 Kandy Kakulandara 1519 Kandy K. M. G. Abeysinghe 1520 Kandy K. M. K. Somarathne 1521 Kandy K. M. R. Abeyrathne 1522 Kandy K. M. R. Kulatunga 1523 Kandy K. P. N. Premathilake 1524 Kandy K. R. A. Siddeek Kandy City Masjid Federation 1525 Kandy K. R. M. Vipula Sampath Bandara 264 Annex G No District Name Organization Kandy Art and Literature 1526 Kandy K. V. Ramasamy Enthusiasts Association 1527 Kandy K. W. Charles Silva 1528 Kandy Kalum Jayasena 1529 Kandy Kamal Siriwardena 1530 Kandy Kamalsiri Karunanayake Mudiyansalage 1531 Kandy Priyantha Udaya Bandara Karunanayake 1532 Kandy Kasthuri Warnakula 1533 Kandy Kusum Waidyarathne 1534 Kandy L. B. Gunathilaka 1535 Kandy L. B. Samarakoon 1536 Kandy L. J. M. Karunarathne 1537 Kandy L. M. S. Navimana 1538 Kandy L. N. M. Jayasinghe Banda 1539 Kandy L. Wijekoon 1540 Kandy Lalith Abesinghe 1541 Kandy Lalith Kulathunga 1542 Kandy Lalitha Jayawardane 1543 Kandy M. B. T. G. Gunathilake 1544 Kandy M. B. Tawaratta 1545 Kandy M. B. Thamminimulla Okkoma Wasiyo - Okkoma rajawaru 1546 Kandy M. G. Roshan Jalinda Ariyaratne 1547 Kandy M. I. Razik 1548 Kandy M. K. I. Shanthi 1549 Kandy M. M. Wasantha Seviratne 1550 Kandy M. R. Jayathilaka 1551 Kandy M. Ram Lechchami 1552 Kandy Maithree Rajapakshe 1553 Kandy Malwin Yalegoda Mannan Rajasingam 1554 Kandy (Kannusaami Raja) 1555 Kandy Mohamed Rajudeen Service Civil International 1556 Kandy Muzzammil Cader Samadana 1557 Kandy N. M. Wasantha Marasinghe 1558 Kandy N. P. Tennakoon 1559 Kandy N. R. C. Gunawardhana 1560 Kandy N. W. C. De Silva 1561 Kandy N. S. Zoysa 1562 Kandy Namalika Disanayake 1563 Kandy Neranjala Wasanthi 1564 Kandy Nimal Chandrasiri Hettiarachchi 1565 Kandy Nimalsiri Ranamuka 265 Annex G No District Name Organization 1566 Kandy Nisshanka Ranathunga 1567 Kandy P. B. C. Bandara 1568 Kandy P. Dolapihilla 1569 Kandy P. G. N. Jayalath 1570 Kandy P. H. Indrasinghe 1571 Kandy P. Haththotuwa 1572 Kandy P. K. Jayantha Kumara 1573 Kandy P. K. S. Munasinghe 1574 Kandy P. L. Daminda 1575 Kandy P. Logeswary Women Solidarity Front Institute of Social Development / A P. Muthulingam, M. Vamadevan, 1576 Kandy Group of Intellectuals and Experts Shan Praba of Upcountry Tamils 1577 Kandy P. P. Sivapragasam, R. Nadaraja Human Development Organization 1578 Kandy P. S. G. Perera 1579 Kandy Peter Wijesinghe 1580 Kandy Piyasiri Abayakoon 1581 Kandy R. B. Herath 1582 Kandy R. G. Abeyrathne R. G. Keerthirathne, R. G. S. 1583 Kandy Dharmarattna 1584 Kandy R. K. W. C. Jayawardane 1585 Kandy R. M. I. Rathanasiri Bandara 1586 Kandy R. M. M. Rajanayake 1587 Kandy R. N. K. Ariyarathne 1588 Kandy R. Nadarasa Worker's Solidarity Union 1589 Kandy R. P. Lakshman Wijesiri 1590 Kandy R. Paranathala 1591 Kandy R. T. Raanapana 1592 Kandy Raja Uswatakeiyyawa Sri Lanka Communist Party 1593 Kandy Ramesh Nanthakumar 1594 Kandy Ranil Abeysinghe 1595 Kandy Raviram 1596 Kandy Rev. Fr. Nandana Manathunga 1597 Kandy Rohan S. Bandara 1598 Kandy Ruwan Pathirane 1599 Kandy S. A. C. S. Kumarrathne 1600 Kandy S. B. Wijekoon 1601 Kandy S. Costa 1602 Kandy S. I. Mahindawansa 1603 Kandy S. Kirubakaran 266 Annex G No District Name Organization Sri Lanka Media Education 1604 Kandy S. Liyanage Research and Development Foundation 1605 Kandy S. Liyanarachchi 1606 Kandy S. M. D. S. T. Serasinghe 1607 Kandy S. M. Gunathilake Banda 1608 Kandy S. M. P. Sarath Wijerathne 1609 Kandy S. M. S. K. Wijerathne 1610 Kandy S. Nandasiri Fernando Association of Academics and 1611 Kandy S. Ratwatta, M. D. Lamawansa Professionals, Kandy 1612 Kandy S. Udagedara Womens Empowerment and 1613 Kandy Salma Hamza Development Forum 1614 Kandy Sarath Perera 1615 Kandy Seetha Edwards 1616 Kandy Sirisena Nanayakkara Kandy Sinhala Buddhist Senior 1617 Kandy Sudath Gunasekera Citizen's Movement 1618 Kandy Susantha Indika Mahindawansha 1619 Kandy T. G. Weerasinghe T. Herath, M. Rajapaksha, R. 1620 Kandy Buddhist Doctors Association Fernando, S. Rajapaksha 1621 Kandy T. M. Abeyrathne Banda 1622 Kandy T. W. I. M. Nijabdeen 1623 Kandy U. B. Wijekoon 1624 Kandy U. C. Kirindigoda 1625 Kandy U. I. Karunarathna 1626 Kandy U. L. A. Chandrathilaka 1627 Kandy Upali Ekanayake Ven. Balapokuna Wimaladhamma Thero, G. B. Agalawatte, P. Prasanna 1628 Kandy Kumarasinghe, R. M. C. Ekanayake, Thilanga Sampath Wanasinghe, Ven. Boralende Dhammagavesi Thero Ven. Kirindigalle Dharmarathne 1629 Kandy Thero 1630 Kandy Ven. Nimal Dhamma Thero Ven. Sansungama Gnanaratne 1631 Kandy Thero Ven. Thalakada Rathanasara 1632 Kandy Thero 1633 Kandy W. H. M. Senarathne Banda 267 Annex G No District Name Organization Grama Rajya Rural Development 1634 Kandy W. K. Dharmasena Council 1635 Kandy W. M. A. B. Kandegama 1636 Kandy W. M. Ananda Wanasinghe 1637 Kandy W. M. Chandrasooriya 1638 Kandy W. M. H. B. Wijekoon 1639 Kandy W. M. Hemashrie Wijesundara Samakami Shahajeewanaya Sadha 1640 Kandy W. M. M. G. Ranjith Wu Janatha Ekathuwa 1641 Kandy W. M. Wijerathne 1642 Kandy W. S. De Silva Kandy Human Rights Office 1643 Kandy W. T. Gamage 1644 Kandy Y. M. G. Jayawardena Banda 1645 Kandy Y. P. S. D. S. Witharana 1646 Kandy Y. W. D. Dharmakeerthi 1647 Kegalle A. A. M. Perera 1648 Kegalle A. H. M. P. Alahakoon 1649 Kegalle A. M. Sathiyanandan 1650 Kegalle A. Sanmugaraj Umadharshani 1651 Kegalle A. U. P. Bandara 1652 Kegalle A. W. Rukmani Ariyaratne 1653 Kegalle Anonymous 1654 Kegalle Anonymous 1 1655 Kegalle Anonymous 2 1656 Kegalle Anonymous 3 1657 Kegalle Anonymous 4 1658 Kegalle Anonymous 5 1659 Kegalle Anonymous 6 1660 Kegalle Anonymous 7 1661 Kegalle Anonymous 8 1662 Kegalle Aruna Silva 1663 Kegalle B. Anoma Wijeratne 1664 Kegalle B. M. Harriet Nona 1665 Kegalle B. M. Rathnayaka 1666 Kegalle B. M. S. P. S. Danthaka 1667 Kegalle B. U. Wejewardhana 1668 Kegalle C. R. Rathnayake Kantha Sankramanika Seva 1669 Kegalle Chandra Kasthuri Arachchi Madyasthanaya 1670 Kegalle Chinthaka C. Gunadasa Nidahas Govi Peramuna 1671 Kegalle Cyril Ranathilaka Association of Farmers in Sri Lanka 1672 Kegalle D. G. Lakshman Sirisena 268 A. Sanath Pathirana 1710 Kegalle M. D. M. Gunathilake 1683 Kegalle E. G.Jayalathkanda Grama 1678 Kegalle D. Abenayaka 1690 Kegalle H. Perera 1706 Kegalle Kandhan Murugesu 1707 Kegalle Kasthuri Galappaththi 1708 Kegalle Kingsley Ramesh Kanagarajah 1709 Kegalle L. V. Wickramasinghe 1676 Kegalle D. Iresha Madhupani Bandara 1694 Kegalle Ieshwara Wijesinghe 1695 Kegalle J. Kumarasinghe 1705 Kegalle K. Wijeyasekara 1687 Kegalle G. J. E. Jayasena 1704 Kegalle K. P. Nimal Dayasiri. Siriwardhana 1685 Kegalle G. R. P. Anulawathi Manike 1699 Kegalle K. Ranasinghe Dedigama . N. Wijerathna Banda Ministry of Agriculture Kegalle District Samadana 1696 Kegalle Janaka Gunasinghe Vinishyakaruwange Bala Mandalaya 1697 Kegalle Jayarathna Peiris Diriya Wadihiti Sangwidanaya 1698 Kegalle K. Dissanayake 1674 Kegalle D. U. R. K. Kulatunga 1702 Kegalle K. T. Annex G No District Name Organization 1673 Kegalle D. P. Sumanaweera Jayatissa Society for Environmental I. P. J. Sarath Amarathunga 1675 Kegalle D. Senarathna 1701 Kegalle K. A. G. Ananda Ariyarathna 1711 Kegalle M. T. P. P. R. T. P. W. G. Mahindalal Katukithula 1700 Kegalle K. W. P. G. Gunasekara Sanvardhana Samithiya 1679 Kegalle D. Piyasena Dulwala 1677 Kegalle D. Gunasekara Village Development Committee 1680 Kegalle Dharmasiri Subasinghe 1681 Kegalle Don Joseph Michael Munaweera 1682 Kegalle E. Kiriwandeniya 1686 Kegalle G. D. S. Mithrapala 1691 Kegalle H. Perera 1684 Kegalle E. H. Jayatissa 269 . Anura D. M. Maheshwaran 1703 Kegalle K. M. H. S. Dharmasena Kegalle War Disabled Veteran 1688 Kegalle H. H. S. 1692 Kegalle Protection and Affected People by Gunadasa land slides 1693 Kegalle I. A. M. M. R. G. B. A. Wickramasinghe Society 1689 Kegalle H. K. L. G. P. Lekamge 1735 Kegalle P. Yataweera 1714 Kegalle M. Thilakarathna 1721 Kegalle M. Peramune 1733 Kegalle P. Liyanage 1734 Kegalle P. K. Karuna Jayasinghe 1720 Kegalle M. Pathirana 1719 Kegalle M. P. S. Arambegama 270 . M. Ananda Jayaratne 1746 Kegalle S. M. Ameer Hussain Sri Lanka Samaja Subasadaka 1723 Kegalle M. Wickramasinghe 1736 Kegalle P. Mawanella Provincial Secretariat Division 1743 Kegalle R. Indika Bandara 1729 Kegalle P. S. H. M. A. P. G. H. Nishantha Premathilake 1730 Kegalle P. B. P. Azhar 1715 Kegalle M. G. H. A. P. Wimalasena 1718 Kegalle M. S. Nandana P. B. Handakubura 1713 Kegalle M. S. J. D. Tharanga Randeniya Aabaditha Wuwange Suwashakthi 1742 Kegalle R. B. Ishanka Samanthi Kumari 1741 Kegalle R. B. Sadique Katayuthu Sanwardana Samithiya (ASAD Foundation) Munasinghe Arachchige Prasad 1724 Kegalle Sanjeewa Munasinghe 1725 Kegalle N. Parameshwaram 1737 Kegalle Parashakthi Senanayake 1738 Kegalle Premalatha P. P. ChandraKumara 1731 Kegalle P. Ramya 1744 Kegalle R. Premathilake Sanvidanaya. K. A. Senanayake 1745 Kegalle S. A. Banneyaka 1740 Kegalle R. Mohommed Nilar 1717 Kegalle M. M. Amal Arunappriya 1748 Kegalle S. D. M. M. N. Muhandiram 1739 Kegalle R. D. D. M. U.Annex G No District Name Organization 1712 Kegalle M. M. Musamweer 1722 Kegalle M. Gunasena 1726 Kegalle Nimal Jayasinghe 1727 Kegalle P. Piyawansha 1732 Kegalle P. M. Marzook 1716 Kegalle M. Samarasena 1747 Kegalle S. P. S. Wijayasiri 1728 Kegalle P. B. Karunathilake 1781 Kilinochchi A. B. Lakshpriya Kumarasiri 1754 Kegalle S. Weerasooriya W. Sumith Priyantha 1780 Kegalle Y. Abeywickrama Galathara Maha Vidyalaya . Senarathna Mihiliya' Kantha Samithiya Samarasinghe Kumarage 1757 Kegalle Karunasena 1758 Kegalle Sanmugaraj Umadharshani 1759 Kegalle Sarath Nandaraja Gamlath 1760 Kegalle Sirisena Rajapaksha Kegalle Provincial Bala Mandalaya 1761 Kegalle T. Somasiri Weerapura 1776 Kegalle W. P. J. A. M. Dharmasena 1755 Kegalle S. T. D. M. Mandawala Sirisobana 1768 Kegalle Thero Ven. P. Gnanamurthy 1782 Kilinochchi A. K. Kenneth Rohana Perera Ven. Wijayakone 1778 Kegalle Winson Witadeniya 1779 Kegalle Y. P. Anthonymuttu Savumia Youth Foundatuion 1753 Kegalle S. Sivakumaran Bharathipuram 1785 Kilinochchi Aarumugam Rasarathnam 1786 Kilinochchi Alagarathinam Sathiyan 1787 Kilinochchi Amarasingam Ketheeswaran 271 . W. 1764 Kegalle U. Chandradasa 1750 Kegalle S. M. Ananda Kumara 1771 Kegalle W. R. M. P. De Silva 1756 Kegalle S. Gunaratne 1775 Kegalle W. G. A. W. Sathyanandam Village Development Association of 1784 Kilinochchi A. Kalidas 1751 Kegalle S. Priyantha Piyathilake 1772 Kegalle W. Annex G No District Name Organization 1749 Kegalle S. P. Saman Gunarath Janaka 1773 Kegalle Bandara 1774 Kegalle W. H. D. Walhalme National Organization for 1769 Kegalle Ariyawanshalankara Thero Sucharitha Sadaham Ravaya 1770 Kegalle W. M. Sathiyan 1783 Kilinochchi A. Tennekoon 1763 Kegalle T. A. S. H. A. S. R. Jayasinghe Galathara 1765 Kegalle Umadharshini Sanmugaraj 1766 Kegalle Upendra Wijerathna 1767 Kegalle V. Siriseeli Thilakarathna 1777 Kegalle W. A. Silva 1752 Kegalle S. Srimawathi Manike 1762 Kegalle T. E. 1797 Kilinochchi Women Activity Network E. Victor Loganathanmaan E.Kilinochchi Women Village Development 1811 Kilinochchi M. Village Development Association - 1800 Kilinochchi Ratnam Sreekanthan Ulavanoor 1801 Kilinochchi I. Nagar North 1795 Kilinochchi Arunachchalam Ketheeswaran 1796 Kilinochchi C. K. R. Ashokkumaar 1802 Kilinochchi John Thanaraj Rural Development Society Civil Padukaappu Kulu (Civil 1803 Kilinochchi Kadiravel Subash Security Group) 1804 Kilinochchi Kanakaiah Makenthir 1805 Kilinochchi Kanthar Murukar Subramaniyam 1806 Kilinochchi Kanthasamy Thirulokamoorthy Indigenous Medical College 1807 Kilinochchi Karmakuvikam 1808 Kilinochchi Karupaiya Jeyakumar 1809 Kilinochchi Kathiravelu Chandrakumar Rural Development Society 1810 Kilinochchi Kittinapillai Sinnarasa Citizens Committee. Grace. Shiva Nagar- 1792 Kilinochchi Appuththurai Rakupathai Uruththirapuram Village Development Society - 1793 Kilinochchi Arulampalam Vijayakumar Jeyanthi Nagar Arunachalam Velamalikithan.Annex G No District Name Organization 1788 Kilinochchi Ananthasivam Siralan 1789 Kilinochchi Anonymous 1 1790 Kilinochchi Anonymous 2 1791 Kilinochchi Anonymous 3 Elder's Society. Sivamogan. Sutharshan Kilinochchi 1813 Kilinochchi Manikkam Sivapalan 1814 Kilinochchi Mikkel Francis Village Development Society 1815 Kilinochchi Murukaiya Piramaroopan 1816 Kilinochchi Murukesu Chandrakumar 1817 Kilinochchi Muththiah VIjayanathan 1818 Kilinochchi Muththu Rasenthiram 1819 Kilinochchi Naagnaathi Sinnaiah Community Center. Priya. Rajini Association Iranaimadu Farmers Federation 1812 Kilinochchi M. Yogaraani.oorrupulam 272 . Village Development Society -Thiru 1794 Kilinochchi Narayanapillai Velayutham. Vimalaraani 1798 Kilinochchi Edward Francis Vinayagar Sanasamooka Nilayam Annapuram Rural Development 1799 Kilinochchi Ganeshamoorthy Kannathasan Association Ganeshmoorthy Pratheepan. Tharmakulasingham Farmers' Association 1822 Kilinochchi Palaniyandi Yesupaatham 1823 Kilinochchi Paramanathan Kumarasingam 1824 Kilinochchi Pararajasingam Sasirathan 1825 Kilinochchi Payagala Pathuge Aston Silva 1826 Kilinochchi Perumal Ganeshan 1827 Kilinochchi Ponnampalam Luxmikanthan 1828 Kilinochchi Ponnayya Subramaniyan 1829 Kilinochchi Ponnuththurai Kaanthavel 1830 Kilinochchi Rev. Purushothman 1851 Kilinochchi T. Ponnuthurai 1836 Kilinochchi S. Alandeelan Vadamaakana Pengal Seyartaattu 1832 Kilinochchi S. Tharmaanandasivam Vinayagar Sports Association. Jeyapraba Parinthurai Valaiyamaipu 1833 Kilinochchi S. Iraipillai Kilinochchi Thamil Changam 273 . Vijayashankar Muzhankavil Thambu Palabisheka Rasasingha 1854 Kilinochchi Sethupathi 1855 Kilinochchi Thanapalan Muventhan Rural Development Society 1856 Kilinochchi Thiruchchelvam Prabakaran 1857 Kilinochchi V. Thiyagarasa Kariyaalai Naagapaduvaan Central 1841 Kilinochchi Sakathevan Vimalraja 1842 Kilinochchi Sasikala Raveentharaja GS office. Sivasooriya Iyanar Community Centre 1839 Kilinochchi S. Puvaneshwaran Rural Development Society 1838 Kilinochchi S. Annex G No District Name Organization Marumalarchchi Sanasamooka 1820 Kilinochchi Narayanapillai Velayutham Nilaiyam -Thirunagar 1821 Kilinochchi P. Sellaiah Thurairatnam 1831 Kilinochchi S.Marutharas 1843 Kilinochchi Sathasivam Ponnuththurai 1844 Kilinochchi Seeniyan Thuraisingham Village Development Association 1845 Kilinochchi Selvanayagam Selvanantham Mayavanoor-South 1846 Kilinochchi Shree Sutharshan Kurukkal Hindu Priests Association 1847 Kilinochchi Singarasa Jeevanayagam 1848 Kilinochchi Sitrampalam Thiruchelvam Village Development Society 1849 Kilinochchi Sivarasa Uthayarani 1850 Kilinochchi T. Markandu 1834 Kilinochchi S. Sivaroopan 1852 Kilinochchi T. Suren Village Development Association - 1840 Kilinochchi S. 1853 Kilinochchi T. Muraleeswaran 1835 Kilinochchi S. Pushparasa 1837 Kilinochchi S. M. K. B. Navaratne 1875 Kurunegala Anonymous 1876 Kurunegala Anonymous 1877 Kurunegala Asoka Ranjith 1878 Kurunegala Ayupala Herath 1879 Kurunegala B. G. S. D. J. Niroshan 1869 Kurunegala A. Dissanayake North Western Development 1889 Kurunegala D. D. Sumithra Ratnayaka North East Sinhala IDP Association 1874 Kurunegala A. Dharmasena 1882 Kurunegala Chaminda Hettiarachchi 1883 Kurunegala Channa Gunaratne Divisional Secretariat Office 1884 Kurunegala D. Dissanayake 1887 Kurunegala D. M. Bandara 1888 Kurunegala D. Jayathilake Association 1890 Kurunegala D. Balasooriya 1881 Kurunegala C. J. G. Seelawimala 1893 Kurunegala E. D. G. Abeyrathne 1868 Kurunegala A. Abdul Razak 1886 Kurunegala D. J. R. Arandana 1870 Kurunegala A. C. T. M. Panthanigoda 1871 Kurunegala A. H. Rismy 1873 Kurunegala A. M.East 1864 Kilinochchi North Province Women Network 1865 Kilinochchi Social Development Organization 1866 Kurunegala A. A. M. M. Ekanayake 274 . Dissanayake 1872 Kurunegala A. Wickramanayake 1880 Kurunegala B.Umaiyaal-Puram 1859 Kilinochchi V. Krishnaveni Society . B. M. S. Seelawimala 1894 Kurunegala E. B. T. C. M. L. M. K. Rajapakse 1891 Kurunegala Deepika Dilhani Rodrigo 1892 Kurunegala E. S. I. K. P. Jayawardena Redeegama 1885 Kurunegala D. K. M.Annex G No District Name Organization Women Village Development 1858 Kilinochchi V. M. Sajahan 1867 Kurunegala A. Naguleswaran 1860 Kilinochchi Vaiththiyalingam Vellathambi 1861 Kilinochchi Vallipuram Elumalaipillai Indian Ancestral Tamil 1862 Kilinochchi Velusamy Ramalingam Development Board Vinayagamoorththy Amman Community Center - 1863 Kilinochchi Thangavelayutham Kariyaalai Naagapaduvaan. P. 1906 Kurunegala R. Daya Ariyawathie 1918 Kurunegala I. B. L. Senaratne 1919 Kurunegala I. Waganthale H. Galgedara Foundation 1900 Kurunegala G. M.Wayamba Kurunegala District Rajya ha Palath 1909 Kurunegala H. M. Bandara Palana Seva Vishramikayinge Samithiya 1910 Kurunegala H. Sisira Kumara 1907 Kurunegala H. A. Annex G No District Name Organization Human Rights Commission of 1895 Kurunegala E. Dissanayake 1924 Kurunegala J. M. Amarasena 1931 Kurunegala K. E. Danapala Herath 1908 Kurunegala H. H. R. Seelawathie 1901 Kurunegala Gamini Illangaratne 1902 Kurunegala Ghanaweera Dissanayake 1903 Kurunegala H. W. M. B. D. P. K. B. M. A. Wiraj Premasiri 1914 Kurunegala Hemaratne Rajapakse 1915 Kurunegala Hemasiri Deshappriya 1916 Kurunegala I. A. Karunaratne Success . Ekanayake 1897 Kurunegala Frank Preethi Perera 1898 Kurunegala G. Rajaguru 1917 Kurunegala I. Manoj Kumara. Subharatne 1913 Kurunegala H. Bandula Bandara 1920 Kurunegala Godagedara 1921 Kurunegala J. Vijaya Silva 1922 Kurunegala J. M. M. M. Bandara Kurunegala 1896 Kurunegala E. I. R. R. 1927 Kurunegala Journalists for Justice Jayasundara 1928 Kurunegala Jinadasa Jayaweera 1929 Kurunegala K. M. M. B. M. Unamboowe 1923 Kurunegala J. T. A. Rathnasiri Herath 1911 Kurunegala H. Nimal 275 . Thilakaratne 1904 Kurunegala H. T. N. M. M. Mahakumara Sustainable Development 1899 Kurunegala G. S. M. G. Damayanthi 1912 Kurunegala H. M. D. K. Kiriella 1930 Kurunegala K. R. M. T. Kohombakadawala J. Jayantha Padmaseeli 1925 Kurunegala J. Ekanayaka 1905 Kurunegala H. K. M. Jayawardana 1926 Kurunegala Jayantha Liyanage Sinhala Jathika Peramuna Jayasinha Premaratne. B. M. N. Jayasekera 1962 Kurunegala R. Wijekoon 276 . K. Anurajith Hunukumbura 1960 Kurunegala R. M. Ranasinghe 1954 Kurunegala R. Pushpananda 1943 Kurunegala M. W. A. C. Senanayake 1969 Kurunegala S.Annex G No District Name Organization Expert Discussion Forum 1932 Kurunegala Kamal Nisshanka Kurunegala / Kurunegala Vidwath Sanwada Sansadaya 1933 Kurunegala Kithsiri Sirisena 1934 Kurunegala L. Karunathilake 1965 Kurunegala R. M. Panagoda 1949 Kurunegala Parakrama Randeni 1950 Kurunegala Piyumal Herath 1951 Kurunegala Pradeep Solangarachchi 1952 Kurunegala Prema Ekanayake 1953 Kurunegala R. S. A. Nandadeva 1970 Kurunegala S. K. Thilakarathne Alawwa Wadihiti Bala Mandala 1946 Kurunegala N. K. G. Premasiri 1959 Kurunegala R. P. Nalin Brotherhood Media Society 1935 Kurunegala L. H. C. P. K. Parakrama 1963 Kurunegala R. Karunarathne 1968 Kurunegala S. Ariyadasa Navarathne 1945 Kurunegala N. K. M. M. P. De S. Karunaratne 1964 Kurunegala R. L. Nawaratne 1958 Kurunegala R. M. Wijesinha 1947 Kurunegala P. M. A. J. B. B. M. L. M. M. V. M. J. Hettiarachchi 1956 Kurunegala R. D. Gunathilake 1948 Kurunegala P. Rajapakshe 1957 Kurunegala R. N. Sunil Santha 1937 Kurunegala L. U. Ekanayake 1971 Kurunegala S. S. D. Y. Fazahir Mohommad 1940 Kurunegala M. Silva 1942 Kurunegala M. S. Salahudeen 1939 Kurunegala M. A. D. A. M. Dias Chandraratne 1955 Kurunegala R. B. H. M. Samarasiri 1944 Kurunegala N. M. B. Dayarathne 1938 Kurunegala M. J. A. Kularatne 1936 Kurunegala L. L. Rathnayake 1961 Kurunegala R. Mapa 1941 Kurunegala M. Cyril Ratnayake 1967 Kurunegala R. I. B. Rathnayake 1966 Kurunegala R. S. J. U. M. Shanthilake 2002 Kurunegala W. D. B. Jayantha Nimalasooriya 2000 Kurunegala W. Gayan Indrajith Wasala 2001 Kurunegala W. M. M. P. M. G. R. H. N. Alawwe Ghanaweera Thero Ven. R. S. Jayawardena 1996 Kurunegala W. Danthuwara Rathanasara 1988 Kurunegala Thero 1989 Kurunegala Ven. Uparatane Thero Ven. Wijesuriya Appuhami 1994 Kurunegala W. Hitipane Seelarathna Thero 1990 Kurunegala Ven. Wijekoon Banda 1999 Kurunegala W. Wanasinghe 1998 Kurunegala W. G. A. P. J. Sirisena 2003 Kurunegala W. A. Annex G No District Name Organization 1972 Kurunegala S. Manjula Ranjith Fernando 1997 Kurunegala W. Weerarathne 1973 Kurunegala S. Janur Kichilan 1983 Kurunegala T. D. Kumara 2006 Kurunegala Wanitha Rathnayake All Island Ayurvedic Doctors 2007 Kurunegala Association Kurunegala All Island Sathipola Businessmen 2008 Kurunegala Association 2009 Kurunegala Devasarana Development Centre 2010 Kurunegala Suhadakawaya 277 . P. N. W. W. T. Senevirathne 1975 Kurunegala S. Karunarathna 1976 Kurunegala Samson Gunathilake 1977 Kurunegala Shamini Karunarathne 1978 Kurunegala Somasiri Deshapriya 1979 Kurunegala Sumika Perera 1980 Kurunegala Sunil Weerasinghe 1981 Kurunegala T. G. M. Nuwan Pushpa Kumara 2004 Kurunegala W. M. D. Malcolm Sri Lanka Poverty Eliminating 1986 Kurunegala Upul Dasanayake Foundation(Pef Sri Lanka) 1987 Kurunegala Ven. K. Manchanayake 1974 Kurunegala S. Ragama Sugathananda 1991 Kurunegala Thero 1992 Kurunegala W. A. M. Edwin Wickramasinghe 1993 Kurunegala W. Nilmini Samanthika 1984 Kurunegala Thissa Jayawardane 1985 Kurunegala U. A. Daya Ariyawathi Women's Development Foundation 1982 Kurunegala T. Welipitiya 2005 Kurunegala W. R. Chandradasa 1995 Kurunegala W. A. F. Mahpoodu 2050 Mannar Madar Mohideen Mohomad Ali 278 . Ahamad 2015 Mannar A. Mukamathu 2022 Mannar A. Pattiyathar Pagiradu 2023 Mannar Alhaj M. A. C.Annex G No District Name Organization 2011 Mannar A. A. Rakila 2030 Mannar F. Ramasaami. N. Devi 2036 Mannar K. M. Lambert 2013 Mannar A. M. A. J. Prathaban 2029 Mannar F. Mallika 2018 Mannar A. Medosan Perera 2019 Mannar A. Rishan 2016 Mannar A. Pattinadan Gurus 2049 Mannar M. N. Zaja 2020 Mannar A. Allavudeen 2024 Mannar Anthony 2025 Mannar Budul Raazik Nazeer 2026 Mannar C. Tharthius 2012 Mannar A. N. Mohamed 2021 Mannar A. Sahul Hamidu 2047 Mannar M. S. R. Fazir 2045 Mannar M.S. Vinayakar Pure Water Fishermen 2040 Mannar Jayasandhiran Co-op Society 2041 Mannar Keniod Joseph Peris 2042 Mannar Luis Payasgnanadar 2043 Mannar M. Sahul Hameed 2046 Mannar M. M. Thavakumar 2038 Mannar KanapathiPillai Selvaraja 2039 Mannar Kandhaiya Shivakumar Karuppaiya. A. Wallinayaki 2027 Mannar Emmanuvel Paulraj 2028 Mannar F. C. Rayan Sosai 2031 Mannar Ganapathipillai Selvaraja 2032 Mannar Ismail Mohamed Jinnah 2033 Mannar J. S. Jesuthasarasan 2048 Mannar M. Divyanadan Kurus 2044 Mannar M. Nadaraja 2037 Mannar K. Devakumar 2035 Mannar K. Sebastian 2017 Mannar A. Nirmala 2034 Mannar K. Kousapingkam 2014 Mannar A. Fernando 2080 Mannar S. Kirisruraza 2076 Mannar S. Jacob 2064 Mannar P. Ismin 2059 Mannar N. Nuhalebbe 2067 Mannar Parnabas Sunasiyapudaram 2068 Mannar Prathaban Francis 2069 Mannar Ramachandran Indiraruban 2070 Mannar Ramasami Jayakumar 2071 Mannar S. Imthath 2060 Mannar Natgunalingam Paanjaliyamma 2061 Mannar Nazir Ahip 2062 Mannar P. John Selvaratnam 2075 Mannar S. Antony Mark 2063 Mannar P. M. Ibrahim 2078 Mannar S. A. Nishanthini Women's Action Network 2073 Mannar S. M. Aroof 2077 Mannar S. Hasim 2074 Mannar S. S. Kaleel Kiriphai Sakthiya Unity 2065 Mannar P. Rasalingam 2079 Mannar S. Susainayagham 2081 Mannar S. M. M. M. Mujeebur Rahman 2066 Mannar P. M. Annex G No District Name Organization Mannar Women's Development 2051 Mannar Mahaluxmi Kurushanthan Federation 2052 Mannar Makkal Cader 2053 Mannar Mariyagam Gunas 2054 Mannar Micheal Priyadarshani 2055 Mannar Mugammathu Casim Amanulla 2056 Mannar Muhuseen Raisudeen 2057 Mannar Muniyandi Kandasami 2058 Mannar N. Devi 2072 Mannar S. Venkatkoon 2082 Mannar Sandanyosadasan 2083 Mannar Sandhan Janasivan 2084 Mannar Sebamalai Kalawikam 2085 Mannar Sebastiyalayi James Jesudasan 2086 Mannar Sellappa Yon Prengdan 2087 Mannar Shiththan Janasipan 2088 Mannar Sibanar Uk Doli 2089 Mannar Simion Croos 2090 Mannar Sinnapple Sagalayampillai 2091 Mannar Suriyakumar 2092 Mannar Susaippillai 2093 Mannar Susayar Victor Dias 279 . G. Annex G No District Name Organization 2094 Mannar T. Asokan 2095 Mannar T. P. Sinthathurai 2096 Mannar T. Prakauthi 2097 Mannar T. Singaruban 2098 Mannar Therilanadan Welichchor 2099 Mannar Thiyagaraja Panjawarnam 2100 Mannar Thomas Konsal Leone 2101 Mannar Ulahanadan Thushyandan Federation of Community Based 2102 Mannar V. S. Sivakaran Organization 2103 Mannar V. Sivagnanam 2104 Mannar Veiramudhu Kannaiya 2105 Mannar Vinasiththamby Papakaran 2106 Mannar Y. Fransisca 2107 Mannar Y. Yutkonzal Kulaz 2108 Mannar Yogendran Jenira 2109 Mannar Mannar District Women Forum 2110 Matale A. B. Jayasinghe 2111 Matale A. D. Kusumalatha 2112 Matale A. G. Ranjith Amarasiri 2113 Matale A. G. Seneviratne 2114 Matale A. H. M. Jawaheer 2115 Matale A. K. Amunugama 2116 Matale A. K. D. Siriwardane 2117 Matale A. M. Kulatunga Adikari 2118 Matale A. R. Wimalaratne Bandara 2119 Matale A. W. A. Razik 2120 Matale A. W. Eramudugolla 2121 Matale A. Y. Sirisena 2122 Matale Alan Ubeysekara Human Rights Organization, Matale 2123 Matale Alhaj A. L. Abdul Asees District Alhaj H. M. Muhuthar/ A. H. M. Matale District Masjids' (Mosques) 2124 Matale Mukthar Federation 2125 Matale Annonymous 1 2126 Matale Annonymous 2 2127 Matale Annonymous 3 2128 Matale Annonymous 4 2129 Matale Anuradha Seerath 2130 Matale B. D. A. Bulathgama B. D. U. W. Samantha 2131 Matale Dharmasena 280 Annex G No District Name Organization 2132 Matale B. S. M. Wijeratne 2133 Matale C. M. Chandrasekara 2134 Matale Champaka Wijerathne 2135 Matale Channa Asoka Fernando 2136 Matale Cyril Pallegedara 2137 Matale D. A. I. S. De Silva 2138 Matale D. B. Thalagune 2139 Matale D. M. A. G. Nandawathi Rural Development Association 2140 Matale D. M. G. Hemalatha 2141 Matale D. M. T. B. Dissanayaka 2142 Matale D. S. De Silva 2143 Matale D. W. A. B. Dissanayake 2144 Matale D. Y. Rohini Senaratne E. J. K. P. Osman Dharmasiri 2145 Matale Jayasekara 2146 Matale E. M. Ajith Kumara 2147 Matale E. M. G. G. A. Edirisinghe 2148 Matale E. M. G. Jalith Kumarasinghe 2149 Matale E. M. Ranbanda 2150 Matale E. M. Upul Kumara 2151 Matale E. W. P. Piyasena 2152 Matale G. G. Gunasekara Samadhi Kalashilpa Development 2153 Matale G. G. Ratnapala Wanasinghe Foundation 2154 Matale G. P. H. Nandani Shriyalatha 2155 Matale G. Senevirathna Banda 2156 Matale G. Siril Godaliyadda 2157 Matale G. W. N. D. A. Silva 2158 Matale G. W. Vipulasundara Gardhi Don Wilsonge Nimal 2159 Matale Samaraweera 2160 Matale H. A. Senarathne 2161 Matale H. A. Senaratne 2162 Matale H. G. A. Rupananda Ellepola 2163 Matale H. M. G. B. Herath 2164 Matale H. M. K. B. Dharmawardene 2165 Matale H. M. Karunaratne 2166 Matale H. M. U. B. Handugoda 2167 Matale H. P. N. de Silva 2168 Matale I. L. Nisabudeen 2169 Matale I. V. Ranasinghe 2170 Matale J. M. T. B. Jayawardhana 2171 Matale J. P. Dharmaratne 2172 Matale J. S. K. Perera 281 Annex G No District Name Organization Jayawickramalage Gunadasa 2173 Matale Jayawickrama 2174 Matale Jinadasa Namal Arachchi K. A. Amila Samith 2175 Matale Kumarasinghe 2176 Matale K. A. D. S. Bernard 2177 Matale K. A. Leelawathie 2178 Matale K. G. Indrawathi 2179 Matale K. G. Ranasinghe 2180 Matale K. G. S. Gunawardene 2181 Matale K. G. Samarakoon 2182 Matale K. G. Wijeratne 2183 Matale K. M. G. Illukkumbura 2184 Matale K. M. P. G. Karunaratne 2185 Matale K. M. S. Jayaratne 2186 Matale K. W. Somasiri 2187 Matale Kachchi Mohideen Sahabdeen L. T. R. C. Shyamantha 2188 Matale Ranasinghe Laggala Nishshanka Konara 2189 Matale Rathninda 2190 Matale M. A. Karunawathi 2191 Matale M. A. Senarathna 2192 Matale M. D. Bandara M. G. Kusumawathie, U. G. M. Pathirana, W. A. J. Mallika Kumari, N. W. Sreema Malkanthi Matale District Savi Sthri Women's 2193 Matale Kumari Nawaratne, H. Marian Fellowship Premathilake, Wimala Malagammana 2194 Matale M. G. Nishantha Gunasena 2195 Matale M. G. Sriyalatha 2196 Matale M. Kesavarajah 2197 Matale M. M. D. A. B. Wilgamuwa 2198 Matale M. M. Danapala 2199 Matale M. M. K. B. Dharmawardhana 2200 Matale M. M. Mahasen Amarasinghe 2201 Matale M. R. G. Weerakoon Banda 2202 Matale M. S. S. M. Karunaratnebanda 2203 Matale M. Somathilake 2204 Matale Mahilwahanam Kesawaraja 2205 Matale Mahinda Abeygunawardane 2206 Matale Mangala Senaviratne 282 Annex G No District Name Organization 2207 Matale N. G. K. Dharmaratne 2208 Matale N. M. Seneviratne Banda 2209 Matale N. Prashan S. De Silva 2210 Matale Nalini Samarakoon 2211 Matale Nandana Upul Kumara 2212 Matale Nimala Buddhika Weerarathne 2213 Matale Norbert M. Andradi 2214 Matale P. A. Wickramaarachchi 2215 Matale P. G. Janaka Dissanayake 2216 Matale P. H. P. Ashoka Padmini 2217 Matale Padma Mallika Allapola Palladeniye Gedara Nimal 2218 Matale Chandrasiri 2219 Matale Pallegedara Somapala R. A. Shyamali Imalka 2220 Matale Rajasooriya 2221 Matale R. E. M. A. B. Ekanayake 2222 Matale R. G. S. S. Ekanayake 2223 Matale R. H. Navaratne Bandara 2224 Matale R. K. Jayasekara 2225 Matale R. M. N. Nayana Damayanthi 2226 Matale R. M. R. B. Ratnayake 2227 Matale R. M. Sarath Ratnayake 2228 Matale R. S. Gandhi 2229 Matale R. W. P. Manike Ramanayake 2230 Matale R. Weragama 2231 Matale Ranaweera Banda 2232 Matale Ranjani Noopahewage Rate Ralalage Dharshan Jagath 2233 Matale Bandara 2234 Matale S. A. Wasantha Nalini 2235 Matale S. D. Gamini Dissanayake 2236 Matale S. J. Sandya 2237 Matale S. M. H. Hewanayake 2238 Matale S. M. Nuhumaan 2239 Matale S. P. Sirisena 2240 Matale S. P. Siriyawathi Joint Plantations Trade Union 2241 Matale S. Ramanathan Centre 2242 Matale S. Ramkumar 2243 Matale Senadhira Elwatta Gunaratne 2244 Matale Senarath Weragama 2245 Matale Shanika Amukotuwa 2246 Matale Somaratne Harasgama 283 Annex G No District Name Organization 2247 Matale T. A. Hemachandra 2248 Matale T. B. Ratnayake 2249 Matale T. M. N. G. Munasinghe 2250 Matale U. G. Kumarasena Udage Mudiyanselage Tikiri 2251 Matale Manike Wawegedara Ven. Bandarapola Rathanajothi Raththota Syamopali Sangha 2252 Matale Thero Sabhawa Ven. Dewahuwe Wijithananda 2253 Matale Thero Ven. Dombawela Sri Piyadassi 2254 Matale Nayaka Thero Ven. Inamaluwe Nandarathana 2255 Matale Thero Ven. Kiribathgalle 2256 Matale Chandragnayake Thero 2257 Matale Ven. V. Somarathna Thero 2258 Matale Ven. Watagala Janananda Thero Vidanelegedara Muhammadu 2259 Matale Ilros Palulullah 2260 Matale W. A. U. Shirani 2261 Matale W. Ariyasinghe 2262 Matale W. G. Nihal Jayawardene 2263 Matale W. M. Dharmaratne Banda Sujatha Balika Maha Vidyalaya, 2264 Matale W. M. H. Kavindi Kumarasinha Matale People's Alliance for Peaceful Coexistence (Samakamee 2265 Matale W. M. M. G. Ranjith Sahajeewanaya Sandahawoo Janatha Ekathuwa) 2266 Matale W. M. P. Warnakulasooriya 2267 Matale W. M. Weerakoon Banda 2268 Matale W. T. B. Hulangamuwa 2269 Matale W. U. A. Warnakulasuriya 2270 Matale W. W. G. Premadasa 2271 Matale W. Wimalasiri Ariyasinghe 2272 Matale Weerasiri Wewagedara Y. Gamini Dyarathne 2273 Matale Thalgahagoda 2274 Matale Y. M. R. B. Yasarathna 2275 Matale Matale District Secretariat Office 2276 Matale Siriliya Kantha Ekathuwa 2277 Matara A. A. Udara Kumuditha 284 Annex G No District Name Organization 2278 Matara A. J. Mohamed 2279 Matara A. K. K. Ariyathilake 2280 Matara A. P. Ariyasena 2281 Matara A. T. Hemaratne 2282 Matara Ajith Janaranjana Munasinghe 2283 Matara Alhaj M. S. M. Masoor 2284 Matara Amarasiri Liyanagama 2285 Matara Anonymous 1 2286 Matara Anonymous 2 2287 Matara Anonymous 3 2288 Matara Anonymous 4 2289 Matara Anonymous 5 Anura Ariyawansha Divisional Secretariat, 2290 Matara Wijewardane "Divinaguma" Division, Devinuwara 2291 Matara Ashoka Alles 2292 Matara B. H. Ranil Priyantha 2293 Matara B. H. Samil Priyanga 2294 Matara B. H. Sujith Niranga 2295 Matara B. Ranasinghe 2296 Matara B. Ratnayake 2297 Matara B. S. Ranjitha 2298 Matara Bandula Wimalagunarathna 2299 Matara Buddika Pathirana 2300 Matara D. Ananda Palihawadana 2301 Matara D. K. Kasuni Nadeeshika 2302 Matara D. S. M. Manage 2303 Matara D. S. Madugoda 2304 Matara Dayananda Madugoda 2305 Matara Dulip Chandana Palihawadana 2306 Matara Dumindu Wijesinghe 2307 Matara E. W. Chandrasiri 2308 Matara Eatin Sudusinghe 2309 Matara F. B. Jagath Ranjana 2310 Matara G. H. Siriwardana 2311 Matara G. P. Danawardane 2312 Matara G. Paligasinghe Ekamuthu Govi Sanvidanaya Rural Development Society, Samagi 2313 Matara G. S. W. Damith Govi Organization, Sanasa Samithiya 2314 Matara G. Weerasiri 2315 Matara H. B. Dulaksha Ananda 2316 Matara H. De Silva 2317 Matara H. I. Karunathilake 2318 Matara H. J. Aruna Sampath 285 S. Anaaz 2353 Matara M. K. Priyadarshana 2342 Matara K. Lakmini Wickramatunge 2331 Matara I. A. J. Kaushalya 2341 Matara K. M. D. Lakshani Kulatunge 2357 Matara M. Wimaladasa 2358 Matara M. M. Umidu Roshan 2323 Matara H. Dasanayake 2340 Matara K. H. Wasantha Mallikaratne 2355 Matara M. Wijayasiriwardne 2335 Matara Jagath Rangodage 2336 Matara Jayatissa Kulatunge Nilwala Purawasi Peramuna 2337 Matara K. G. G. A. Raheem 2359 Matara M. H. Mohammadu 286 . K. Duminda 2320 Matara H. W. G. S. G. Eranga Lakmali 2345 Matara K. Hemasiri 2338 Matara K. Ramasinghe 2346 Matara K. Jayantha 2326 Matara Haris Saali 2327 Matara Hector Dissanayake 2328 Matara I. D. L. Amila Prasana Kumara 2332 Matara Indika Uditha Hewanayake 2333 Matara J.Annex G No District Name Organization 2319 Matara H. J. M. Rupasiri 2334 Matara J. Pieirs 2324 Matara H. C. Inoj Arosha 2356 Matara M. H. Ariyapala 2351 Matara Liyana Arachchige Jayaratne 2352 Matara M. Yeesh 2354 Matara M. P. H. R. Kodithuwakku 2344 Matara K. G. Weerasekara 2347 Matara Kaveesha Govindi Hettihewa 2348 Matara Kelum Bodimana 2349 Matara Kusalaka Nanayakkara 2350 Matara L. M. Lionel 2330 Matara I. N. Abdul Hussan 2360 Matara M. Chandra Kumar 2329 Matara I. Wijayapala 2325 Matara H. Karunaratne 2343 Matara K. De Silva 2321 Matara H. Samaranayake 2339 Matara K. P. G. R. Kapila Somarathne de Silva 2322 Matara H. H. B. A. M. H. H. A. S. U. D. D. Mavamoon Mudiyanse Disanayake. Wimalakeerthi 2373 Matara N. Sarath 2371 Matara N. Charmes 2367 Matara M. M. S. W. Dilhara Sadaruwani 2388 Matara R. Widura Prasanna 2398 Matara S. T. Dahanayake 2379 Matara P. Leelaratne 2365 Matara M. M. Kandambi 2400 Matara Siripala Ranawaka Kankanamge 287 . Manjulal 2362 Matara M. Sadapiyumi Mendis 2374 Matara Newton Dunusinghe 2375 Matara Nimaladasa Wijesooriya Southern Fisheries Organization/ 2376 Matara Nishani G. G. Bamunuwitharana 2390 Matara R. Abegunawrdhana 2372 Matara N. Gunawardane 2391 Matara Rashmi Rukshan Purasinghe 2392 Matara Rev. P. K. Wimalasuriya 2380 Matara P. M. L. Diyana Dinithi 2363 Matara M. K. F. Imthiyas One Heart Educational Center 2364 Matara M. M. Annex G No District Name Organization 2361 Matara M. Ajith Priyantha 2386 Matara R. N. Fr. Saranga Sampath 2369 Matara Priyadarshana 2370 Matara N. Marickar 2366 Matara M. K. Siriwardana 2387 Matara R. Pramodya Manamperi 2397 Matara S. Gamini 2389 Matara R. Matara District Union of Pensioners 2368 Matara Mayadasa Association N. Punchihewa Savisthri Womens Association 2377 Matara Nishantha Widanapathirana 2378 Matara P. S. D. Sathyapala 2382 Matara P. Dulanjali Priyadharshani 2381 Matara P. Thanuja Malkanthi 2383 Matara Palitha Godagamage Pannigala Gamage Gamini 2384 Matara Shantha 2385 Matara R. Karunaratne 2399 Matara S. C. M. G. T. V. K. M. A. S. A. G. K. L. M. A. G. Herath 2393 Matara Rohan Padmatilake 2394 Matara Rohana Tissa Pinidiya 2395 Matara Ruchiya Yakkale Arachchi 2396 Matara S. K. C. M. M. M. Haanthi 2415 Matara W. Suranga Manoj 2421 Monaragala Uwa Village Development Council Senevirathne 2422 Monaragala Anonymous 2423 Monaragala Anura Wickramasinghe 2424 Monaragala D. Pramodya Jayamini 2417 Matara William Wanniarachchi 2418 Matara Wimalasena 2419 Matara Wimalawansha Gamage 2420 Matara Sadath Association A. Jayawardane 2427 Monaragala D. Shanthi Karunadasa Centre 288 . Siriwardhane Buththala "Praja Sewa Foundation" 2428 Monaragala D. Pathmakulasooriya 2429 Monaragala Dompage Don Jagath Priyalal 2430 Monaragala G. M. R. Warnakulasuriya 2416 Matara W. H. C. M. S. Priyanthika Sarvodaya District Centre Chandani Liyanage Community Resources Protection 2436 Monaragala K. T. A. Danasekera 2431 Monaragala G. G. H. Weerasinghe 2434 Monaragala Janaki Hemamala Kantha Bala Mandalaya K. Nandakumara Wijeratna 2432 Monaragala Chamber of Commerce Bandara 2433 Monaragala H. M. Indrajith 2414 Matara W. 2435 Monaragala Gunerathna. Wickramanayake H. P. M. Liyanagama 2410 Matara Upul Nishantha 2411 Matara Upul Pannilaratne Ven. Danapala 2426 Monaragala D. Ranasagoda Wimalasiri 2412 Matara Nayaka Thero 2413 Matara W. Bandara 2425 Monaragala D. Wijesena. Janitha Thilanath Ruhunu Sisila Social Service 2408 Matara Thilaka Weerakoon Organization 2409 Matara Upasena A. H.Annex G No District Name Organization 2401 Matara Sisira Manimendra Matota Viswa Kendraya 2402 Matara Somadasa Kandage 2403 Matara Subash Nanayakkara 2404 Matara Sujatha Weerasinghe 2405 Matara Sumedha E Kulatunga 2406 Matara Suwineetha Rajapakse 2407 Matara T. M. V. Kithsisi Bandara Support for Professional and 2441 Monaragala Kamal Kumara Kekulandala Institutional Capacity Enhancement 2442 Monaragala Kandasamy Kumaravel Shakthi Prajamoola Sanvidhanaya Sinhale Purawasthu Surakeeme 2443 Monaragala Kusum Butawe Rateraala Bauddha Sanwidanaya 2444 Monaragala Kusum Butawe Rateraala 2445 Monaragala L. Ariyadasa 2438 Monaragala K. Shanthi Uva-Wellassa Kantha Sanvidanaya Samaraweera 289 . Wimalarathne. N. M. G. R. S. A. Annex G No District Name Organization 2437 Monaragala K. Udaya Kumara L. Kulathunga 2453 Monaragala R. D. M. A. Fernando. G. Raveen Perera 2461 Monaragala Rev. Kusumawathi. Sisira Kumara Moneragala People Development 2451 Monaragala P. 2454 Monaragala Jayasekara. M. K. Ranjith 2446 Monaragala Gunawardena 2447 Monaragala L. W. Fr. A. Gokularamanan Association 2452 Monaragala P. H. SOS Children's Village. M. Karunarathna 2455 Monaragala R. Karunarathne R. M. Sunitha Uva-Wellassa Govi Kantha 2466 Monaragala Kumari Sanvidanaya U. Costha S. Fr. Sumith Asanka 2456 Monaragala R. D. W. A. L. S. Sri Lanka Karunarathna. Jinasena 2448 Monaragala L. H. A. M. Karunarathne. R. K. M. Pathma Thilakalatha 2458 Monaragala Raveendra Wickckramsinghe 2459 Monaragala Ravindu Wickreamasinghe 2460 Monaragala Rev. W. G. A. Seelavathi. Ariyarathna 2439 Monaragala K. M. 2467 Monaragala Premalatha. Dammika Laxman Community Resources Protection 2462 Monaragala Samarajiva Centre 2463 Monaragala Suda Wannila Aththo Rathugala Adivasi Community Monaragala District Journalists 2464 Monaragala Sumanasiri Gunathilaka Association Villagers Council and National 2465 Monaragala Sunanda Rathnayake Development Front U. M. Ananda B. B. G. B. Veediya Bandara 2457 Monaragala R. Jayasundara 2440 Monaragala K. Rupesena 2449 Monaragala Manoharan Prabu Peoples' Committee 2450 Monaragala N. M. V. A. Subaththira 2488 Mullaitivu Fernando Alkis Amalathaas 2489 Mullaitivu Ganathas Joothprasad 2490 Mullaitivu Ganesh Logithan 2491 Mullaitivu Goonasingham 2492 Mullaitivu I. Janame Jeyanth 2503 Mullaitivu K. J. 2485 Mullaitivu Chinnarasa Logeshwaran 2486 Mullaitivu Chinnathmabi Raja 2487 Mullaitivu E. Dharmasena 2474 Monaragala W.Annex G No District Name Organization 2468 Monaragala V. Sundrampillai Welfare Soceity of Walioya 2494 Mullaitivu J. A. Jayakody Government Retired People 2495 Mullaitivu J. Yasotharan Jayampillai Yasotharan. R. Balanaruwe Srisumana 2469 Monaragala Thero 2470 Monaragala Ven. Thaninayagam 2476 Mullaitivu Aarumugam Murukkupillai 2477 Mullaitivu Aiyampillai Kanthaiyah 2478 Mullaitivu Anthonippillai Kanthaseelan Antony Jeyanathan Peter 2479 Mullaitivu Ilancheliyan 2480 Mullaitivu Appukkutti Thamkulasingha 2481 Mullaitivu Arumagam Sivapalan Stephan 2482 Mullaitivu Balasingam Navaratnam Citizen Rights Forum 2483 Mullaitivu Chandrasiri Sarath Dissanayake 2484 Mullaitivu Chinnaiya Chandrasekaram Village Development Society. Aravindan Mulliyavillai east community center 2502 Mullaitivu K. Naawimana Naalaka Thero Organisation for Community 2471 Monaragala W. Bandula Ven. Karunathna 2473 Monaragala W. B. Kanagalingam 290 . M. Kamaleshkumar Nayaru Rural Fisheries Society 2504 Mullaitivu K. K. Kumara Resources Protection 2472 Monaragala W. 2496 Mullaitivu Vanni Development Council Yokeshvaran Vinojan 2497 Mullaitivu Jayanathan Yuganthan 2498 Mullaitivu Jeewakaarunyam Nesakanthini 2499 Mullaitivu Jegatheeswaran Vijayalakshmi 2500 Mullaitivu Jeyakumar Kalaanithi 2501 Mullaitivu K. M. H. H. Ghanapathipillai 2493 Mullaitivu I. S. Perera 2475 Mullaitivu A. Kumar 2544 Mullaitivu Rajasekaran Bhavani 291 . Kovintharajah 2506 Mullaitivu K. 2526 Mullaitivu Mathavannan Komaleshvari Paandiyakulam 2527 Mullaitivu Mathavarasa 2528 Mullaitivu Matuthin Panthinathan 2529 Mullaitivu N. Alagarasa Rural Development Society. Amithananthasivam 2521 Mullaitivu M. Pakitharan Mulliyawalai South Rural 2508 Mullaitivu K. Rajakumari Development Society 2509 Mullaitivu K. V. Annex G No District Name Organization 2505 Mullaitivu K. Ranjith Fernando 2538 Mullaitivu Perumaal Pavalaraaj 2539 Mullaitivu Ponnaiyah Koneswaran 2540 Mullaitivu Ponnaiyya Anandakumar 2541 Mullaitivu Ponnampalam Sathiyamoorthy 2542 Mullaitivu R. Loshini 2537 Mullaitivu P. 2535 Mullaitivu P. Tharamaratnam 2510 Mullaitivu Kaarthikesu Kunasingham 2511 Mullaitivu Kanakabothi Theivaenthhiran Mamoolai Rural Development 2512 Mullaitivu Kanakaiyah Muruguppillai Society 2513 Mullaitivu Kannaiya Thavarasa Vanni Development Council 2514 Mullaitivu Kanthaiyah Kovintharajah 2515 Mullaitivu Kanthappan Nakentharan 2516 Mullaitivu Karnan Aniththa 2517 Mullaitivu Knthaiyah Navaratnarasa 2518 Mullaitivu Kumarasaami 2519 Mullaitivu Lathumeera Ananda Nadarajah 2520 Mullaitivu M. B. Sivananthan 2530 Mullaitivu Nagalingam Sivarajah 2531 Mullaitivu Nagalingam Thangalingam 2532 Mullaitivu Nagarathinam Thavarasa Farmers' Association 2533 Mullaitivu Namasivayam Sivakumar 2534 Mullaitivu P. Enesteen 2523 Mullaitivu Maanikkam Atrkunam 2524 Mullaitivu Mahendram Kamala 2525 Mullaitivu Markkan Selvarasa Mathar Development Society. Nirupan 2507 Mullaitivu K. Thaminimulla Okkoma Wasiyo .Okkoma Rajavaru 2522 Mullaitivu M. Robinson 2543 Mullaitivu R. Ananthakumar Vannikulam 2536 Mullaitivu P. Sandraleela 2561 Mullaitivu S. A. Raheem Equality Peace and Temprence 2551 Mullaitivu S. A. Babani 2553 Mullaitivu S. Balasubramaniyam 2554 Mullaitivu S. 2575 Mullaitivu Sivananthan Sivathasan Namang Kulam 2576 Mullaitivu Soundaram Malini Ladies' Affairs Federation 2577 Mullaitivu Srithasan Saraswathy 2578 Mullaitivu Subaakaran Valarmathi 2579 Mullaitivu Subramaniam Thangavadivelu 2580 Mullaitivu Subramanium Dharmadasa 2581 Mullaitivu Subramanium Sanmugarasah 2582 Mullaitivu Subramaniyam Jeyanayagam Mamoolai Elders Society 2583 Mullaitivu Subramaniyam Selvakumar 292 . Kamaleshwari 2556 Mullaitivu S. Easwaranantham 2555 Mullaitivu S. Thevarasa 2564 Mullaitivu S. Mugunthini 2558 Mullaitivu S. Raheem 2552 Mullaitivu S.02 Women Rural 2571 Mullaitivu Singaravel Subajini Development Society 2572 Mullaitivu Sivaguru Gunaratnam 2573 Mullaitivu Sivaloganathan Senthooran 2574 Mullaitivu Sivanantham Sivaroopan Rural Development Society. Paramanantham 2559 Mullaitivu S. Vathanakumari 2565 Mullaitivu Sanmuganathan Thavamanithevi 2566 Mullaitivu Sarabanamuthu Nagaratnam 2567 Mullaitivu Savundaram Malini 2568 Mullaitivu Sellaiyah Veeraiyah 2569 Mullaitivu Sellvan Inthasami 2570 Mullaitivu Selvachandran Nageswari Mamoolai . A. Selvakumar 2563 Mullaitivu S. Saraswathi 2562 Mullaitivu S. Karunamoorthi 2557 Mullaitivu S.Annex G No District Name Organization 2545 Mullaitivu Rajikaran Jeyasutha 2546 Mullaitivu Ramalingam Naguleshwaran 2547 Mullaitivu Ramasamy Arumugam 2548 Mullaitivu Rameshkumar Vijitha 2549 Mullaitivu Rathinarasa Anton Jude Dolous Association of Development 2550 Mullaitivu S. A. Pusphamalar 2560 Mullaitivu S. Jeganathan 2595 Mullaitivu V. Vijayasankar Vinayagar Sports Club 2587 Mullaitivu Thavasi Rajaratnam 2588 Mullaitivu Thayananthan Subitha 2589 Mullaitivu Thevarasa Thayalan 2590 Mullaitivu Thurairaja Jogeshwaran 2591 Mullaitivu Thuraisamy Thangarasa 2592 Mullaitivu Ubramanium Paramantham 2593 Mullaitivu V. Devapriyan 2611 Nuwara Eliya A. Ransiwaakulori 2618 Nuwara Eliya A. R. Selvarajan Human Development Organization Meenaatchiyammaal Malaiyaka 2621 Nuwara Eliya A. Annex G No District Name Organization 2584 Mullaitivu T. Sinthuja Makaleer Amaippu 2622 Nuwara Eliya A. Anthony pillai 2594 Mullaitivu V. Sathiyasilan 2620 Nuwara Eliya A. Kandasami Malayaha Aiyagam (Up country 2612 Nuwara Eliya A. Thuraisingam Farmers Society 2598 Mullaitivu V. Prinawan 2615 Nuwara Eliya A. Arulselvam 2616 Nuwara Eliya A. M. D. Sandhanat 2619 Nuwara Eliya A. Rasaratnam 2597 Mullaitivu V. Ramesh 2617 Nuwara Eliya A. Kalaiarasi 2596 Mullaitivu V. Yogalingam 2599 Mullaitivu Vaelan Karunanithii 2600 Mullaitivu Veerakaththi Rajaratnam Velayuthapillai 2601 Mullaitivu Balasubramanium 2602 Mullaitivu Vigneshvaran Jegathampillai 2603 Mullaitivu Vishwalingam Yogalingam 2604 Mullaitivu Yoganathan Yudthimalan Amaraavanans Womens 2605 Mullaitivu association. R. Komathy 2585 Mullaitivu T. center 2614 Nuwara Eliya A. Anthony Universal H. Lawrence research Center) 2613 Nuwara Eliya A. Vijayawashini 293 . Mulliyavarai East Rural 2606 Mullaitivu Development Society 2607 Mullaitivu Sangami Organisation 2608 Mullaitivu Vanni Development Forum 2609 Mullaitivu Women Representatives 2610 Nuwara Eliya A. Shrikumar 2586 Mullaitivu T. Seneviratne 2629 Nuwara Eliya Dasalingam Suganiya Forward Women's Association 2630 Nuwara Eliya Dharmaraj Saroja (Diriya Kantha Sanvidanaya) 2631 Nuwara Eliya Duraisaamy Jegatheeswaran Young Social Scientist Association 2632 Nuwara Eliya E. Jeyakumar 2649 Nuwara Eliya K. Amutha 2633 Nuwara Eliya F. Abhaya Gunasekara 2639 Nuwara Eliya J. Ramalingam Mandalaya 2645 Nuwara Eliya K. Sekar S. Kimmanukel 294 . Komaladevi 2651 Nuwara Eliya K. Ananda Kumara Association 2635 Nuwara Eliya H. Chandrakumar 2638 Nuwara Eliya J. Kamlanathan 2650 Nuwara Eliya K. Raajan Praja Abhiasha Network Sri Lanka Workers Developement 2634 Nuwara Eliya H. S. Arthum 2637 Nuwara Eliya J. Rizwan 2627 Nuwara Eliya Bernard Lasaras 2628 Nuwara Eliya C. C. D. Merusha 2641 Nuwara Eliya J. Selvaraja 2654 Nuwara Eliya K.Annex G No District Name Organization 2623 Nuwara Eliya Anonymous 2624 Nuwara Eliya Anonymous 2625 Nuwara Eliya B. Leyanage 2658 Nuwara Eliya M. Jerinthaameri 2660 Nuwara Eliya M. Sathiskumar 2653 Nuwara Eliya K. T. Mohomad Rasik 2626 Nuwara Eliya B. Vinitha Nanthyni 2655 Nuwara Eliya Kavideepan 2656 Nuwara Eliya Kottiyakalai 2657 Nuwara Eliya L. K. K. Dharshini 2648 Nuwara Eliya K. Desiraani 2659 Nuwara Eliya M. M. Karunarathna 2636 Nuwara Eliya I. B. Anuja 2646 Nuwara Eliya K. D. M. Maesi Jennifer 2640 Nuwara Eliya J. M. K. Inter University Federation of 2643 Nuwara Eliya Ananthakrishnan Malayaga Community (IUFMC) Nuwara Eliya District Deshodaya 2644 Nuwara Eliya K. E. L. Kaluwelgoda 2647 Nuwara Eliya K. A. Navarathinam 2652 Nuwara Eliya K. Tamilselvi 2642 Nuwara Eliya Jeyaram Marimuthu K Chandrakumar . Kilaera Upcountry Social Development 2667 Nuwara Eliya N. Thavaselvi 2669 Nuwara Eliya P. Aakihaya 2683 Nuwara Eliya R. Thayanath 2700 Nuwara Eliya Ramasamy Krishnan 2701 Nuwara Eliya Ranjith Kamaladiwela Arachchi Sri Lanka Freedom Party 295 . Sathishraj 2697 Nuwara Eliya R. Muralitharan Forum 2668 Nuwara Eliya N. Rajendran 2675 Nuwara Eliya P.Young 2680 Nuwara Eliya Pon Prabakaran Social Scientist Association 2681 Nuwara Eliya Priyadharshini 2682 Nuwara Eliya R. Ponnaiya Raja 2664 Nuwara Eliya M. Mariadhas Malayaga Aarvalar Ondriam 2672 Nuwara Eliya P. Nalaka Pinchahewa 2670 Nuwara Eliya P. Rita 2677 Nuwara Eliya P. Ramesh 2676 Nuwara Eliya P. Manamohan 2692 Nuwara Eliya R. Sarkunaraja 2665 Nuwara Eliya Sathasivam / R. Kirumapavarini 2691 Nuwara Eliya R. Mohan Subramaniyam Plantation Workers Service Center 2674 Nuwara Eliya P. Periyanayagam 2695 Nuwara Eliya R. Kamala Sri 2671 Nuwara Eliya P. Gunawardana 2689 Nuwara Eliya R. Jalobarai Ceylon Workers Alliance 2666 Nuwara Eliya N. Mathuraruhini 2693 Nuwara Eliya R. Shankar 2679 Nuwara Eliya Paramasingam Kannan New Cultural Movement . L. Thambithurai 2699 Nuwara Eliya R. Divya Prasath 2685 Nuwara Eliya R. Kalanithi 2690 Nuwara Eliya R. K. H. Annello 2684 Nuwara Eliya R. Megala Devi 2673 Nuwara Eliya P. Sanjaykana 2696 Nuwara Eliya R. Nishanth 2694 Nuwara Eliya R. Sivaji 2698 Nuwara Eliya R. S. Sasikala 2678 Nuwara Eliya P. Jeevan Rajendran Organization 2688 Nuwara Eliya R. Yaseen 2662 Nuwara Eliya M. Marimuththu Annai Theresa Elders Club 2663 Nuwara Eliya M. Divya Sobana 2686 Nuwara Eliya R. Jayaseelan Upcountry Political Awareness 2687 Nuwara Eliya R. Annex G No District Name Organization 2661 Nuwara Eliya M. M. Krishnan Up Country Workers Front 2709 Nuwara Eliya S. Niroshini 2713 Nuwara Eliya S. P. Irasu 2705 Nuwara Eliya S. Prabaharan Upcountry Social Reaserch Centre 2715 Nuwara Eliya S. Rajeshwary 2716 Nuwara Eliya S. Yogaraja 2704 Nuwara Eliya S. V. Ravinthiran Upcountry Teachers Front 2718 Nuwara Eliya S. Saharatnam 2720 Nuwara Eliya S. Pratheesh 2729 Nuwara Eliya S. D. Thiviya 2722 Nuwara Eliya S. Jesudas 2726 Nuwara Eliya S. Thivyalojan 2732 Nuwara Eliya S. Sellamiya 2721 Nuwara Eliya S. Joseph 2708 Nuwara Eliya S. Sadha 2719 Nuwara Eliya S.Annex G No District Name Organization 2702 Nuwara Eliya S. Jegathishvari 2706 Nuwara Eliya S. Lechchumen Maria Agriculture Society 2727 Nuwara Eliya S. Mohan 2728 Nuwara Eliya S. Shanmugarajah 2733 Nuwara Eliya Samantha Jayasekera 2734 Nuwara Eliya Sanjaya Paranavitharana 2735 Nuwara Eliya Sellaiah Thuraiyappa 2736 Nuwara Eliya Selvaraj Priyanthini 2737 Nuwara Eliya Selvi. T. P. Umadevi University of Peradeniya 2739 Nuwara Eliya Sinnaiah Kanakamoorthi 2740 Nuwara Eliya Sisika Jagoda Arachchi 2741 Nuwara Eliya Sivaraja 2742 Nuwara Eliya Sritharam Plantation Teachers Forum 296 . Nadaraja 2712 Nuwara Eliya S. Ganeshaligam Plantation Sector 2731 Nuwara Eliya S. Vidusan 2723 Nuwara Eliya S. Vijayakumar Social Rectification Movement 2724 Nuwara Eliya S. John 2707 Nuwara Eliya S. Manjula Devi 2703 Nuwara Eliya S. Morris 2711 Nuwara Eliya S. Ravichandran 2717 Nuwara Eliya S. Mohanarajan Lawyers for Justice and Democracy 2710 Nuwara Eliya S. Ravichandran Hindu Samaya Perawai Social Institute for Development of 2730 Nuwara Eliya S. Sampathan 2738 Nuwara Eliya Shobana Rajendran. Ashokumar 2725 Nuwara Eliya S. Piriyadharshini 2714 Nuwara Eliya S. G. B. Jayatissa 2782 Polonnaruwa M. Rathnayake 2771 Polonnaruwa K. Jayawardana 2780 Polonnaruwa M. P. Upcountry United Youth Front/ 2751 Nuwara Eliya Mathavan. Sunil Jayasinghe 2770 Polonnaruwa J. A. T. S. A. Gunarathne Banda 2774 Polonnaruwa K. Rajeendran T. A. Ratnayake Kande Kumbure Gedara 2777 Polonnaruwa Susantha Irosha Pushpa Kumara 2778 Polonnaruwa M. F. Annex G No District Name Organization 2743 Nuwara Eliya T. Jayantha Bandara 2744 Nuwara Eliya Rathnayaka 2745 Nuwara Eliya T. Ananda Edussuriya 2767 Polonnaruwa E. K. Thayalini 2748 Nuwara Eliya Thalamuththu Sudhakaran 2749 Nuwara Eliya Thirumalai Rajagodal 2750 Nuwara Eliya V. S. A. Janaka Udaya Kantha 2775 Polonnaruwa K. L. M. Kamalaadevi V. Jayaweera 2757 Polonnaruwa A. H. Priyani Wijeratne 2781 Polonnaruwa M. Prashanth 2747 Nuwara Eliya T. D. Puthirasigamonay. S. Wijesiri 2769 Polonnaruwa J. L. D. Dinesh Madawela 297 . D. Nehirajaa Lanka Agriculturalists Association 2752 Nuwara Eliya V. Gajendrakumar 2746 Nuwara Eliya T. K. Muthulingam Ceylon Workers Red Flag Union 2753 Nuwara Eliya Ven. Alexander Perera 2776 Polonnaruwa K. Gunasena 2758 Polonnaruwa Alloy Nishantha Wickramasinghe 2759 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 1 2760 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 2 2761 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 3 2762 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 4 2763 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 5 2764 Polonnaruwa Anonymous 6 2765 Polonnaruwa D. B. G. K. M. N. G. S. Gamini Premalal 2772 Polonnaruwa K. Kovida Thero Wijesinghe Siriwardhana 2754 Nuwara Eliya Arachchige Wimaladasa 2755 Nuwara Eliya Wimal Karunaratne 2756 Polonnaruwa A. G. Dissanayaka 2773 Polonnaruwa K. Piyasoma 2779 Polonnaruwa M. G. D. Sujeewa Gayanath 2766 Polonnaruwa E. D. G. G. A. A. Ekanayake 2768 Polonnaruwa H. Wickramaratne 2798 Polonnaruwa W. J. Neel Armstrong 2816 Puttalam D. Nifla 2810 Puttalam A. J. Niluka Irani Rathnaweera 2789 Polonnaruwa S. Seelawathie Manike 2785 Polonnaruwa M.Annex G No District Name Organization 2783 Polonnaruwa M. Dissanayake 2792 Polonnaruwa S. Chandrapala 2787 Polonnaruwa Nandasena Rajapakse 2788 Polonnaruwa R. T. G. Wimalaratne 2784 Polonnaruwa M. M. R. Aberathna 2805 Puttalam A. M. Safrin 2812 Puttalam Abdul Muhaf Sinninasim Praja Diriya Padanama 2813 Puttalam Ahamed Naina Mohamed 2814 Puttalam Anonymous Sri Bodiraja Buddhist Center 2815 Puttalam B. Bandaranaike 2820 Puttalam Eddie Fernando Puttalam District Ahadiya School 2821 Puttalam F. S. Weenadhipathi 2800 Polonnaruwa W. Dissanayake 2817 Puttalam D. Ratheen Federation 298 . A. Siripala 2791 Polonnaruwa S. D. H. M. M. L. M. N. Dasanayake 2818 Puttalam E. Ishan 2807 Puttalam A. D. Sarath Wickramasinghe 2799 Polonnaruwa W. Andrew Saterninus 2803 Puttalam A. R. M. Nasmin 2804 Puttalam A. Athukorala 2819 Puttalam E. M. M. Jawfer Morideen 2809 Puttalam A. P. J. M. Shirly Gunaratna 2790 Polonnaruwa S. Ansar Ven. M. Dudley Jayamanna 2795 Polonnaruwa Herath Wijesundara 2796 Polonnaruwa W. L. Ajantha Kumari Wijekoon 2797 Polonnaruwa W. L. Sajath 2811 Puttalam A. N. R. B. K. H. H. Ansar W. M. Adhikari 2808 Puttalam A. M. M. S. C. L. Ramyalatha 2801 Polonnaruwa Yapahugedara Tikiribanda 2802 Puttalam A. N. A. Muthubanda 2786 Polonnaruwa M. M. S. M. S. Jaseema 2806 Puttalam A. H. H. Kalaththewe Pangananda 2793 Polonnaruwa Thero 2794 Polonnaruwa W. P. M. Perera 2823 Puttalam H. A. Liffy 2832 Puttalam J. J. A. Nelson Rathnayake 2856 Puttalam R. P. Subramaniam 2863 Puttalam Seinul Abdeen Ehiyi 2864 Puttalam T. M. M. Gunwardana 2851 Puttalam R. B. P. Pathmanadan 2833 Puttalam K. B. N. Jayasuriya 2830 Puttalam J. S. J. C. K. U. S. A. N. A. Annex G No District Name Organization 2822 Puttalam G. A. V. I. D. P. Razni 2850 Puttalam P. S. A. J. S. Kolambagama 2835 Puttalam K. M. Nishantha Shamali 2854 Puttalam R. E. Z. F. Chandrasekara 2826 Puttalam I. Aruna Shantha 2841 Puttalam M. Vinojini Trust 2858 Puttalam S. Rathnamalala 2855 Puttalam R. A. Fazna Statistical Assistants' Trade Union 2848 Puttalam Mohamed Hassan Fairoos 2849 Puttalam N. Niyas 2861 Puttalam S. E. A. Faheema Beham 2842 Puttalam M. Sadardeen 2840 Puttalam M. D. B. A. M. Gamunu 2831 Puttalam J. M. H. Nazeer 2844 Puttalam M. A. R. Arthur 2834 Puttalam K. D. H. S. K. Abdull Lathif 2846 Puttalam M. Chandradasa 2827 Puttalam Indika Rangjeewa Hendurugoda 2828 Puttalam Indrani Kusumlatha Prajadiriya Organization 2829 Puttalam J. M. F. Abeysinghe 2859 Puttalam S. Appuhami 2825 Puttalam H. Nimal Ekanayaka 2824 Puttalam H. M. A. Suhuna Devi Sooriyan Women Federation Muslim Women's Development 2857 Puttalam R. Shehara 2860 Puttalam S. U. Ranil Rajapaksha 2853 Puttalam R. Indrani Kusumalatha 299 . Muhusi 2862 Puttalam S. M. Kodithuwakku 2836 Puttalam Kuranage Kanthi Adirangani 2837 Puttalam L. Rihan 2843 Puttalam M. J. A. Kariyawasam 2847 Puttalam M. Ranjani 2838 Puttalam Langsage Siriwardhane 2839 Puttalam M. M. P. Roopasinghe 2852 Puttalam R. A. M. Nazeer 2845 Puttalam M. C. B. M. A. D. S. Veediya Bandara 2865 Puttalam Siriwardane Ven. B. Fernando 2868 Puttalam W. A. P. M. WijayaKumara 2877 Ratnapura Ajith Lal Shantha Udaya 2878 Ratnapura Alhaj I. Buddhidagama 2866 Puttalam Chandrarathana Thero 2867 Puttalam W. W. Fernando Mathrubhumiya Surakeeme Jathika 2870 Puttalam Winson Walmuni Wyaparaya 2871 Puttalam Zawahiriya Muhaideen 2872 Ratnapura A. S. C. Pattiarachchi 2876 Ratnapura A. A. K. Sarojini 2873 Ratnapura A. Pushpakumara 2889 Ratnapura D. A. Silva District 2885 Ratnapura Chandrasena Wijethilaka 2886 Ratnapura D. Jayatilaka 2894 Ratnapura E. D.Annex G No District Name Organization V. H. Manjula 2896 Ratnapura Leeds NGO Samaranayaka 2897 Ratnapura G. Nidam Mohamed 2879 Ratnapura Ananda D. S. S. Nenjani Wijitha Kumara G. D. K. A. P. Kiriella. Ashoka Shanthi Athugalage 2874 Ratnapura A. A. Wijayasundara 2883 Ratnapura C. A. P. Kahadawala 2890 Ratnapura D. B. L. Sisira Jayalath 2869 Puttalam W. Upatissa 2898 Ratnapura Gamage Jayadewa 2899 Ratnapura Gamini Kularatne 2900 Ratnapura Gamini P. Aththanayake 2875 Ratnapura A. Kanugala 300 . C. C. B. S. S. K. Dayawansha 2882 Ratnapura C. Sumanaratne 2895 Ratnapura G. B. Himali Seneviratne 2887 Ratnapura D. D. Tissa Weerasinghe 2891 Ratnapura Dayananda Sureearachchi Dulanga Shantha Arjuna 2892 Ratnapura Paranamanna 2893 Ratnapura E. Bakdhaseelan Sarvodhaya-Deshodaya Ratnapura 2884 Ratnapura C. C. R. Mallawarachchi 2880 Ratnapura Ariyasena Widanapathirana 2881 Ratnapura B. Welikala 2888 Ratnapura D. A. L. M. J. Bandula Harischandra District Planning Secretariat 2924 Ratnapura M. N. P. A. L. Kanasan 2914 Ratnapura K. G. Indrani Manathunga 2920 Ratnapura M. Somadasa 2906 Ratnapura Indrani Kusumalatha Praja diriya kantha sanwidhanaya 2907 Ratnapura J. A. Chandrapala 2936 Ratnapura R. M. M. Saranasena H. Susantha Dharmakeerthi Council Secretariat. M. Gamini 2913 Ratnapura K. M. Lasitha Wijerathne 2926 Ratnapura M. Solomons 2917 Ratnapura L. Nelson Mohanraj 2937 Ratnapura R. Muhammedh 2925 Ratnapura M. Napilaella 2923 Ratnapura M. Sriya Lalantha Helauda Ekabadda Praja Sanwardana 2904 Ratnapura H. Chandrakumar 2922 Ratnapura M. Dumindu Anuranga 2902 Ratnapura Samarasekera 2903 Ratnapura H. A. Gunasekara 2921 Ratnapura M. Premaratne Gammanaya 2931 Ratnapura P. Chandani 2919 Ratnapura M. K. A. R. Sarath Wasantha 2927 Ratnapura M. Annex G No District Name Organization 2901 Ratnapura H. Wijesundara Sirimavo Bandaranayake Ranaviru 2930 Ratnapura P. Ananda Rajakaruna 2908 Ratnapura J. G. Y. Chandrasekara 2932 Ratnapura P. Jayathilaka 2909 Ratnapura J. P. Basil Ranaweera 2911 Ratnapura Justine Ediriweera 2912 Ratnapura K. W. Wimalasuriya 2935 Ratnapura R. E. G. K. B. Wijayarathne Bandara K. L. M. Dharmasena 2915 Ratnapura Yayinna 2916 Ratnapura L . Saranasekara 2918 Ratnapura L. L. A. Renuka Bhadrakanthi Kaantha Maha Sangamaya 2905 Ratnapura H. N. S. T.Sabaragamuwa 2933 Ratnapura Palitha Nanayakkara Provincial Council 2934 Ratnapura Pavithra N. A. Jayasuriya 2910 Ratnapura J. Rajah 2928 Ratnapura Mahinda Pathirana National Professional's Union 2929 ratnapura P. Wijesinghe 2938 Ratnapura Ramani Peiris Jayawardhane 301 . A. Annex G No District Name Organization Ekabadda praja sanwardana kantha 2939 Ratnapura Renuka Badrakanthi maha sangamaya Rev. Vijeyakumar 2950 Ratnapura Salitha Karunasena 2951 Ratnapura Santiago Amirdas 2952 Ratnapura Sarath Gamini Sivasree M. Wipassi Thero W. Senarathne.Caritas (DIocese of 2940 Ratnapura of Ratnapura Ratnapura) 2941 Ratnapura Rohana Konara 2942 Ratnapura Roshan Rodrego 2943 Ratnapura S. Maheshwara Sarma Madyasthanaya 2948 Ratnapura S. Hituwala Karunamurthi 2960 Ratnapura Sri Bodhirukkaramaya Maha Thero Ven. Vinaya Keerthi Sri 2966 Ratnapura Dhammadinna Saranapala Keligama Vijithananda 2967 Ratnapura Ven. G. Thirunavukkarasu 2955 Ratnapura Sivasree S. P. Jesuppillai 2949 Ratnapura S. Nawarathna Bandara Sri Kurumari Amman Jothishya 2947 Ratnapura S. M. Kaaligama Vijithananda 2961 Ratnapura Thero Ven. Wimalaratne Environment Conservation Ven. Fr. K. G. S. Leela Kumarihamy 2946 Ratnapura S. Hemakodi 2945 Ratnapura S. A. Komwithiye Sri Suseela 2963 Ratnapura Thero Ven. Dasun 2968 Ratnapura Gamage 302 . Bishop Sethimini . K. M. G. Ajith Kumara 2944 Ratnapura S. L. Sathyamoorthy 2953 Ratnapura Sharma 2954 Ratnapura Sivasree P. Anton Sriyan. Chandrasekara 2958 Ratnapura Thushara Kodithuwakku People's Unity for Bambarakotuwa 2959 Ratnapura U. Sivakumar Sharma 2956 Ratnapura Sunanda Rathnayake 2957 Ratnapura T. Kongasthanne Ananda 2964 Ratnapura Thero 2965 Ratnapura Ven. Mawela Sirisumana Thero Ven. A. B. Kolonne Siri Shantha Vijaya Jathika Sampath Surakeeme 2962 Ratnapura Thero Wyaparaya Ven. D. N. Vairavanathan Linganagar (South) 2998 Trincomalee Kanagarathnam Thushanthan Kugan Tharshini. S. Jayaweera Trincomalee Citizen's Committee 2991 Trincomalee Dharmadasa Karunarathna Don Sarath Ranasinghe Sarvodaya District Deshodaya 2992 Trincomalee Kotalawela Sabha 2993 Trincomalee G. Niyas 2987 Trincomalee Bandupala Dharmasuriyavaduge 2988 Trincomalee C. Wijayasekara 2989 Trincomalee Canagasabai Thevakadatcham 2990 Trincomalee D. Trincomalee District Human Rights 2999 Trincomalee Yasothini and others Learning Students Group 3000 Trincomalee L. 2986 Trincomalee Kinniya Majilis As-Shoora M. Mohamed Mussil Development Social Development & Research 2981 Trincomalee A. Kulasena 2972 Ratnapura W. Vasuki. Annex G No District Name Organization Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya 2969 Ratnapura W. Samanthilaka 2976 Ratnapura Wanshanatha Wijesinghe Ratnapura District Authors 2977 Ratnapura Wijeyratne Hapuarachchi Association 2978 Ratnapura Yehiya M. D. Mubarak 2984 Trincomalee Abdullah Mahroof 2985 Trincomalee Anonymous As Sheikh A. Regional 2994 Trincomalee H. Somadasa Weerasinghe Shramadana Sangamaya 2970 Ratnapura W. P. Abdul Azees 2983 Trincomalee A. S. A. Gajanayake 2973 Ratnapura W. M. Bandusena 303 . P. M. Keshawadasa 2975 Ratnapura W. Pushpalatha 2971 Ratnapura W. G. Bandara Menike Serawila Institute. A. L. M. H. C. Iflar 2979 Ratnapura Kantha Shakthi Ekathuwa Eastern Forum for Resources 2980 Trincomalee A. L. Hidayathullah. Niroshima Dilhani Secretariat Kantale 2995 Trincomalee Jeevaruban 2996 Trincomalee K. I. M. Wijesundara 2974 Ratnapura W. Satgunalingam Rural Development Society - 2997 Trincomalee K. Jathindra Organization 2982 Trincomalee A. Saheed 3004 Trincomalee M. Abdul Salam Council. D. A. Jeyantharuban 3029 Trincomalee V. H. Arulthas 3025 Trincomalee T. Baskaralingam 3030 Trincomalee Varathan Navaratnaraja 304 . Thiruselvam Social Development 3019 Trincomalee R. S. Joseph Ian Boroum. Sanjeewan Consortium of NGOs for the 3027 Trincomalee T. Fr. Nandika Viduranga. H. Bandara Rehabilitation Organization of The 3006 Trincomalee M. Trincomalee District Purawasi 3001 Trincomalee Sarutna Sahideen. Thavasingam Trincomalee District 3028 Trincomalee V. Edirisinghe Trincomalee District Elders Society 3005 Trincomalee M. V. Gopalan 3026 Trincomalee T. M. Ummu Paakiraa 3002 Trincomalee M. S. Kaanthimathi 3014 Trincomalee N. Nalin Thushara Sampath 3003 Trincomalee M. Thisuchini 3020 Trincomalee Rev. Piyal Hemasiri. G. Ekamuthuwa Ilmunisa Mohamad Nizmy. Abdullah 3013 Trincomalee N. Mohamad Niyas Trincomalee District Women's 3009 Trincomalee Mahalingam Mangaleswari Federation Young Men Muslim Association 3010 Trincomalee Mohamad Azad (YMMA) Mohamed Haniffa Mohamed 3011 Trincomalee Najath 3012 Trincomalee N. Jayasujeeban Deaf Muslim Social Development 3007 Trincomalee M. A. G.Annex G No District Name Organization L. S. Neranjan 3023 Trincomalee Sarutna Sahideen 3024 Trincomalee T. Yogeshwaran Tamil Civil Society 3021 Trincomalee S. Kanakaratnam Soba Dahama Paarisarika Adyana 3015 Trincomalee Niranga Wickramasinghe Kendraya 3016 Trincomalee Piyadasa Kodippili 3017 Trincomalee R. Suranga Rupasinghe Alternation Policy Organization Of 3018 Trincomalee R. C. N. Pulmodai 3008 Trincomalee M. M. K. Ameer Peace Home 3022 Trincomalee S. N. Vignaraja. Thaniyasalam 3064 Vavuniya S. 3056 Vavuniya Sathiyaseela 3057 Vavuniya R. Govindarajah 3062 Vavuniya S. P. Jeganathan 3040 Vavuniya Ganapathipillai Ehamparam 3041 Vavuniya I.N. Lamasuriyegama 3031 Trincomalee Somananu Sthavira Thero 3032 Trincomalee W. Tamil Federal Party .D.G. Chandrasena Vavuniya Pensioners society 3070 Vavuniya V. S. Karunakaran 3039 Vavuniya G. Kathiervealu 3060 Vavuniya S. G. G. S. S. N. M. D. Saththiyaroopan 3063 Vavuniya S. Nathan J. Piyadaran 3055 Vavuniya P. Jeganathan Regional Education Department 3053 Vavuniya P. Yayotharan 3042 Vavuniya Iramakami Subramanium 3043 Vavuniya J. R. Annex G No District Name Organization Ven. Jayathilaka 305 .Vavuniya 3048 Vavuniya M. Senthil Kumaran 3050 Vavuniya Manikkam Jegan 3051 Vavuniya Melikumaran 3052 Vavuniya N. Samarsinghe 3054 Vavuniya P. Nathan 3061 Vavuniya S. Karunaratne 3033 Trincomalee VOVCOD Sri Lanka Veddar Iyakkar And Nagar 3034 Vavuniya A. Thevavinayaham Aborginis Party 3035 Vavuniya Aruna Sellathurai 3036 Vavuniya Arunalam Selladurai 3037 Vavuniya Attputharajah Neelikumaran 3038 Vavuniya C.S Samarsinghe Paramananthan Yoganatha.P 3065 Vavuniya Sandrasegaram Paramalingam The Vanni Foundation 3066 Vavuniya Sellathurai Srikumar 3067 Vavuniya Selvarasa Santhirakumar 3068 Vavuniya Thivakaran Andrew 3069 Vavuniya U. Salavathy 3058 Vavuniya Ramasami Subramaniyam 3059 Vavuniya S. G.Jayatunge 3044 Vavuniya Kanapathipillai Ehamparam 3045 Vavuniya Kanapathipillai Jayaratna 3046 Vavuniya Kathiresan Nithyanadarajah 3047 Vavuniya Lusika M. N.N. Royjayakumar District 3049 Vavuniya M. Perumal 3072 Vavuniya Vanitha Mahendran Women Action Network 3073 Vavuniya Varuni Kulasooriya Public Service Pensioner's Trust 3074 Vavuniya Fund (Vavuniya District) 3075 A. Yaseen Sammanthurai 3078 A. V. M.Annex G No District Name Organization 3071 Vavuniya V. Sosa Social Development & Research 3076 A. L. S. M. B. R. Amarasinghe 3079 A. Mubarak 3081 A. Jathindra Organization Rate Payer's Association 3077 A. M. Wimalaguna 3082 Abdullah Mahroof 3083 Adhisha de Silva 3084 Adikari Jayaratne 3085 Ajith Cooray 3086 Ajmal Nular 3087 Alawwe Gnanaweera thero 3088 Alvar Gasinathar Yoharaja 3089 Amal S. A. Kumarage 3090 Amaranth Sunderagama 3091 Ameena Hussain 3092 Ananda Wijayaratna 3093 Anil Amarasekara 3094 Anonymous 3095 Anonymous (LinkedIn) 3096 Anonymous 1 3097 Anonymous 2 3098 Anonymous 3 3099 Anonymous 4 3100 Anonymous 5 3101 Anonymous 6 3102 Anonymous 7 3103 Anonymous 8 3104 Anonymous 9 3105 Anonymous 10 3106 Anonymous 11 3107 Anonymous 12 3108 Anonymous 13 3109 Anonymous 14 306 . sebastian 3080 A. Weragama 3141 C. B. Vaas Gunawardane 3145 C. Fernando People Forum Sri Lanka Chamal Ranji Kulathilaka 3148 Nammuniarachchi 3149 Chamath 3150 Chamath Dilshan Jayasinghe 307 . Dharmasena 3142 C. 3126 Kinniya Majilis As-Shoora M. M.S. D. M. Jayathissa (Buddhist Council) 3137 Bandara Nawarathna 3138 Bandula Unanbuwa 3139 Bernard Fernando 3140 C. Niyas 3127 Asanka Perera 3128 Asanka Sanjeewa 3129 Asela 3130 Asela Amaranath 3131 Ashani Gopallawa Green Angels Studios 3132 Ashley Bastiansz 3133 Asoka Gunawardena 3134 Asoka Senevirathne 3135 B. S. A. M. Weerasuriya 3146 Canagasabai Thevakadatcham 3147 Cassian M. Annex G No District Name Organization 3110 Anonymous 15 3111 Anonymous 16 3112 Anonymous 17 3113 Anonymous 18 3114 Anonymous 19 3115 Anonymous 20 3116 Anududdha Amarosa 3117 Anura Dissanayake 3118 Anura Mendis 3119 Anura Ratnayake 3120 Anuradha Udunuwara 3121 Aravinth Kumar 3122 Arjuna Ahangama 3123 Arulnathan Gobikrishna 3124 Arumugam Gopalamoorthy 3125 Aruna Kantha Bandara As Sheikh A. Jayaratne 3143 C. Hidayathullah. Abdul Latheef 3144 C. Cader Buddhasasana Karya Mandalaya 3136 B. M. Uniy and 3184 Dasarath Jayasuriya HUman Rights for Sri Lanka (SPUR) 3185 Daya Siriwardhana 3186 Daya Wijesinghe De Dham Rakno 3187 Dayani Panagoda 308 . C. Subasinghe. James 3174 D. Wijeratna 3172 D. P. Thawanifar Sri Lanka Communist Party- 3180 D. L. Hema Wilbert Alternative Group 3181 Daham Binduhewa 3182 Dananjaya Chathuranga 3183 Darshana Gayan Umayanga The Soceity for Peace. K. B. Jayawardane 3173 D. Jayatilake Banda 3179 D. W. Ubewardane 3176 D. Kumarasiri 3177 D. L. D.Annex G No District Name Organization 3151 Chamil Ravinda Tennekoon 3152 Chamil Ravindra 3153 Chamila Layla Gonaduwa 3154 Chaminda Rohana 3155 Chanaka Perera 3156 Chandana Prasanna 3157 Chandima Gunasena 3158 Chandima Weerasekara Alumni Association of the 3159 Chandralal Sooriyaarachchi university of peradeniya 3160 Chandrika 3161 Chandrika Gadiewasam 3162 Charith Jayasekara 3163 Charles Antonid 3164 Charles Perera 3165 Chellappa Shanmuganathan 3166 Chinthaka Sumanarathna 3167 Chinthaka Udayanga 3168 Chuti Putha 3169 Colambage Peiris 3170 D. Jayasinghe 3178 D. P. Dias 3175 D. G. G. R. Shelton Jayasekara Sri Lanka Vimukthi Balawegaya 3171 D. A.Dialogue and Official 3188 Dayarathna Edirisingha Languages. Rodrigo 3211 G. Wasanthakumar A.Official Languages Commission 3189 Devasiri Gamlath 3190 Dhamma Wijenayake 3191 Dilip Prasad 3192 Dilrook Kannangara 3193 Dimitri Fernando 3194 Dinesha Samararatne 3195 Dinusha De Silva 3196 Dinusha Vidanage 3197 Dinushika Dissanayake Law and Society Trust 3198 Douglas Ranasinghe 3199 Duminda Peiris 3200 Dushantha Waduge 3201 Ehambaranathan Jegathesan Elil Rajan. D. Kamalakumar 3212 G. Perera 3213 Gamage Prabash 3214 Gamage Silva 3215 Gamini Babaradeniya 3216 Gamini Gunawardana Buddhist Professional's Forum 3217 Gamini Meemeduma 3218 Gaminie Gunasinghe 3219 Gayan Amarasinghe Forum for Democracy and Social 3220 Geeganage Weerasinghe Justice 3221 Gehan Gunathileke 3222 Gihan Indrajith Gomes 3223 Gopala Moorthy 3224 Gothamee Narangala 3225 H. Sirimal 3210 G. A. Priyanka Dharmakanthi 309 . Kumaradivel 3202 Tamil Civil Society Forum Guruparan 3203 Elmo Perera 3204 Eranda Rathnayaka 3205 Ernest Harold 3206 Eshantha Samarasekara 3207 Fazli Sameer 3208 Firoze Sameer 3209 G. Annex G No District Name Organization Ministry of National Co- existence. G. Muhandiram 3234 H. Chandara Ratnasiri 3233 H. A. Q. Maddumage 3229 H. Justice of Peace Society Balapitiya. Niles Perera 3236 H. M. M. G. Jayasinghe 3254 Indika Athukorala 3255 Ishanka Jayatilaka 3256 J. Wikramasingha 3259 J. F. Pinsiri 3260 Jagath Wijesuriya 3261 James Fernandez 3262 Janaka de Silva 310 . C. Basil Ranjith Fernando Practitioners' Congress 3228 H. Kanagaratnam 3232 H. Silva H. Sheelawathie 3240 Hapugoda Premadasa 3241 Harindra Dunuwille Metra 3242 Harsha Bamunusinghe 3243 Harsha Perera 3244 Harsha Wijesekara 3245 Hashini Jayasekara 3246 Hasintha Wijesekara 3247 Hemantha Withanage Center for Environmental Justice 3248 Hiran Deshapriya 3249 Hiran Neangoda 3250 Hisham Ameer 3251 Husna Hussein Women's Association of Sri Lanka 3252 Hyshyama Hamin Malays (WASLAM) 3253 I. Wijedasa 3258 J. S.Annex G No District Name Organization Shakthi Wrukshalatha Sanrakshana 3226 H. S. Nalin Mahendra 3235 H. V. A. Kuruwita 3237 H. D. K. Sriyananda 3238 H. Lilasena De Zoysa 3231 Siriwardhana. Subaratne 3239 H. S. Nimal A. J. B Samadara Madhubashini Padanama The All Ceylon Ayuruvedic 3227 H. D. M. Ahangama 3257 J. D. Gunawardane 3230 H. M. De Abrew 3281 K. Annex G No District Name Organization 3263 Janaka Perera 3264 Janaka Ranasinghesagara 3265 Janaka Ratnasiri 3266 Janaki Chandraratne 3267 Janeefa Omar 3268 Janith Perera 3269 Januka Attanayake 3270 Jayadeva Uyangoda 3271 Jayantha Fernando 3272 Jayantha R. M. Ponkaran 3287 K. K. Dolawatta 3273 Jayasiri Kumarasinghe Sigma Delta Technologies 3274 Jayasiri Priyalal 3275 Jayatissa Samaranayake 3276 Jeevaruban 3277 Joe Silva 3278 John Wesley 3279 K. S. Pushparajah Acreage Holdings 3288 K. Somaratne 3285 K. Vairavanathan Linganagar (South) Kalu Bandage Duminda Bandula 3290 Dissanayake 3291 Kalyani Gangabodaaratchi 3292 Kamal Deshapriya 3293 Kamal Nissanka The Liberal Party 3294 Kamal Perera 3295 Kanchana Gajanayake 3296 Kanishka Jayasinghe United Professionals Group 3297 Kapila Rathnayake 3298 Kasun Herath 3299 Kavindra Jayasinghe 3300 Khairy Cader Omar Sri Lanka Movement for Truth 3301 Kingsley Karunaratne Justice and Reconciliation. Anura Dissanayake Southern Engineering Co 3280 K. G. S. R. K. H. Surasena 3283 K. Pushpakumara Rural Development Society - 3289 K. Abeyrathne 3286 K. U. Sumanasekera 3282 K. M. 3302 Kithsiri Kottage Campaign for Productive Education 3303 Konara Wanigasekara 311 . De Silva 3284 K. Ifthikar 3337 M. J. Karunarathne 3317 L. B. Kanakamurthi 3318 L. L. Kulasinghe 3336 M.Annex G No District Name Organization 3304 Krishantha Yolande de Silva 3305 Kulasiri Amarasinghe 3306 Kumar Silva 3307 Kumara P. A. M. Jawahir Governance 3335 M. I. Riyal Social Welfare Society Rehabilitation Organization of The 3342 M. A. M. Perera 3325 Lathika Ariyarathne 3326 Laurie J Senanayake 3327 Leyart Silva 3328 Lionel Yodhasinghege 3329 Liyakath Ali Secratary Center for East Lanka Service 3330 Liyanage Ashley Bastianz 3331 Lloyd F. M. Gunaratne 3340 M. A Thambawa Notary Public 3339 M. Jayasujeeban Deaf 3343 M. Yapa 3332 Lorenz Up Country Research Foundation 3333 Lynn Ockerz National Front for Good 3334 M. Dayarathne 3320 Lady Hill Hotel 3321 Lahiru Dilantha Wickramasinghe 3322 Laksiri Fernando 3323 Laksiri Mendis 3324 Lalani S. M. W. N. G. Ifthikar 3338 M. A. G. Wanigasekara 3319 L. L. Kamaldeen 312 . I. 3308 Kumarage Perera 3309 Kumari Gunawardena 3310 Kumari Gunesekara 3311 Kumudini Samuel 3312 Kumudu Weerawardane 3313 Kusal Maduranga 3314 Kusum Thiranagama 3315 Kwintus Rodrigo 3316 L. C. C. B. A. S. D. Amarasooriya 3341 M. Z. Gunasekara 313 . M. L. M. Nishantha 3350 M. M. Imthiaz 3352 Madura Adikari 3353 Mahaganapathy Subramaniam Trincomalee District Women's 3354 Mahalingam Mangaleswari Federation 3355 Mahendra Mapagunaratne 3356 Mahendran Thiruvarangan 3357 Mahesh Mendis 3358 Mahinda Attanayake SPURNZ 3359 Mahinda Gooneratne Global Alliance for Peace in Sri 3360 Mahinda Gunasekara Lanka 3361 Manela Karunadasa 3362 Manjuka Fernandopulle 3363 Manouri Wimalasekera 3364 Marc Rensing 3365 Mariano Rubharajan 3366 Martinus Raphael Maharaja 3367 Mewan Fernando 3368 Michael Mendis 3369 Michael Rajendram Caritas SED Galle 3370 Milinda Nath Samarasinghe 3371 Miss Malar Ceylon Workers Congress 3372 Moditha Kumara 3373 Mohamed Ibralebbe Jameel 3374 Mohamed Ibralebbe Jameel Council of Sri Lankan Muslim 3375 Mohamed Liyas Abdul Wahid Organizations in UK (COSMOS . Mohamad Niyas 3349 M. M. S. Pulmodai 3346 M.UK) 3376 Mohamed Manaz 3377 Mohamed Shiraz Buckman 3378 Mohammed Gawarak 3379 Mohomed Nuhman Kandy Forum 3380 Muhmed Falil 3381 Musammil Cader 3382 Muthumalage Eddie Upasena 3383 N. M. Annex G No District Name Organization 3344 M. Mazudin Voice of Upcountry Muslims Muslim Social Development 3345 M. Sufiyan 3351 M. S. T. Abdul Salam Council. Liyad 3347 M. M. D. S. Ziyath 3348 M. D. P. Naheem 3386 N. P. Anura Withana 314 . Tennakoon 3387 Nadesan Masuthan 3388 Nalaka C. Munidasa 3419 P. Kanakaratnam 3385 N. A. Gallage 3421 P. D. Priyani Ruhunukumari 3414 Omattage Perera 3415 Oshan Senanayake 3416 P. Jayaweera 3389 Nalaka Gunawardene 3390 Nalin Fernando 3391 Nallathamby Velayudham Eastern Indigenous Community 3392 Namal Fernando 3393 Nanda de Silva 3394 Naveendra DeZoysa 3395 Navod Weerasinghe 3396 Nevil Gray 3397 Nilan Fernando 3398 Nimal Edirisinghe 3399 Nimal Jayathilake 3400 Nimal Jayaweera 3401 Nimal Sathkumara 3402 Nimal Udugampola 3403 Nimala Thilakaratne 3404 Niraj Jayamanne 3405 Nirmal The Foundation for Civilizational 3406 Nirmalan Das Transformation and Conscious Evolution 3407 Nishan Gunarathne 3408 Nishaz Munas Collective for Economic 3409 Niyanthini Kadirgamar Democratization 3410 Noor Nizam 3411 Nuwan Chamara Gunasinghe 3412 Nuwan Semage 3413 O. V.Annex G No District Name Organization 3384 N. L. Pemasiri Gunatilake 3420 P. A. Kumara 3417 P. K. S. Lathika Roshana Ariyaratne 3418 P. Somaratne 3422 P. Suntharalingam 3446 Raj Kumar 3447 Rajasingham Narendran 3448 Rajasingham Thambirajaj 3449 Rajedirakumar Maheswarajah 3450 Rajeewa Jayaweera 3451 Raman Ganohariti Ramasamypillai Thambyah 3452 Ramachandran 3453 Rameeladevi Thatparan 3454 Ramu Meiyan 3455 Ranil Abeysinghe 3456 Ranjith & Kalyani Warnasuriya 3457 Ranjith Hettiarachchi 3458 Ranjith Kumarasiri 3459 Ranjith Soysa Global Sri Lankan Forum 3460 Rashmika Ranaweera 3461 Rasika Jayarathna 3462 Rathsara Maduranga 315 . K. S. Annex G No District Name Organization 3423 Palitha Weerakkody Pandikara Arachchige Chiratri 3424 Sasangika De Silva 3425 Parama Dharmawadene 3426 Pathmanathan Somapalan 3427 Piyal Perera Piyasena Rajapakshage 3428 Wijewardena 3429 Piyasiri Liyanage 3430 Poojitha Jayasinghe 3431 Prabath Senevirathne 3432 Pradeep Gunarathne 3433 Pradeep Mangala 3434 Pradeep Ratnayaka 3435 Praminda Manoj 3436 Prasangika Samanmali 3437 Pratheep Afriel Youth Network 3438 Premasiri Kandawela 3439 Prithiviraj Perera 3440 Pubudu De Silva Pubudu Sandaruwan 3441 Ramanayake 3442 R. M. Ranasinghe 3443 R. Rathnasiri Bandara 3444 R. G. Bandara 3445 R. M. R. S. A. P. K. M. Senanayake 3484 S. H. Kuruwita 3494 S. W. Dhammika 3490 S. C. A. Kumararatne 3480 S. P. N. Murugaiayh Plantation Sector Social Forum 3489 S. Sandarasegaram 3495 S. A. Samaranayake 3496 Sachith Wanniarachchi 3497 Sahabdeen Mohomad Irshad Women's Empowerment and 3498 Salma Hamza Development Forum 3499 Sam Perera 3500 Sam Wickrama 3501 Sameera Nandasiri 316 . C. Sirisena 3493 S. Senevirathne 3487 S. M. J. J. Jayaratne 3492 S. M. Jayarathna 3491 S. Ali Akbar Social Service Association 3485 S. Gopalamoorthy All Ceylon Human Development 3481 S. S. Ameer Peace Home 3483 S. P.Annex G No District Name Organization 3463 Ratnavel 3464 Raweendra Wimalaratne 3465 Reyaz Mohideen 3466 Rila 3467 Rishi Kay 3468 Rohan Karunaratne 3469 Rohan Prithiviraj Perera 3470 Rohan Samarajiva 3471 Rohan Wickramasinghe 3472 Rohan Wijesinha People's Actions For Free and Fair 3473 Rohana Hettiarachi Elections (PAFFREL) 3474 Roshan Liyanage 3475 Royston Ebert 3476 Ruwan Shanaka Shana 3477 Ruwani Jayawardane 3478 Ruwini Kodippili 3479 S. M. S. Azeem 3486 S. S. Ibrahim Association 3482 S. Mohamed 3488 S. Joshua 3511 Sarath Seneviratne 3512 Sarath Wijesekara 3513 Saravanamuttu Premananthan 3514 Saroj Jayasinghe 3515 Saroja Siwachandran CWA Jaffna 3516 Sarojini Narenthiran 3517 Sarutna Sahideen 3518 Sasamukhi Randi Gunapala 3519 Sasini Rathmalgoda 3520 Savith 3521 Seetha Anjanee Free Media Movement Sri Lanka Semage Edmund Donald 3522 Gunatilake Sembukuttige Terrence Nilanth 3523 De Silva 3524 Senaka De Silva 3525 Senaka Weeraratna 3526 Senehe Perera 3527 Senewiruwan Mathugama 3528 Seren Fernando 3529 Setunga Mudalige Philip Muslim Women's Research and 3530 Shafinaz Hassendeen Action Forum 3531 Shahid Musthapha 3532 Shakil Atapattu 3533 Shakya Ranasinghe 3534 Shan 3535 Shanaka Amarasinghe 3536 Shani Rajapakse Embassy of the United States of 3537 Shavindra Fernando America 3538 Shehara Salahudeen 3539 Shenali D. Annex G No District Name Organization 3502 Sampath Bandara 3503 Sampath Samarakoon 3504 Samudika Karunarathna 3505 Sanath Jayatilaka 3506 Sandun De Silva 3507 Saniddha Maduranga 3508 Sanjana Hattotuwa 3509 Sanjaya Abeysinghe 3510 Sarath C. Waduge 3540 Shermal Fernando 3541 Shermal Fernando 317 . G. Ratnakumar. Azoor (COSLAM) 3577 T. 318 . K. Kumara Professional Educationists 3578 T. Weerasinghe 3575 T. M. Premawardana Association of Sri Lanka 3579 T.Annex G No District Name Organization Trustee of Women's Action 3542 Shreen Saroor Network 3543 Sinthu Sinthujan 3544 Siri Elapatha 3545 Sirimal Pieris Janatha Saukya Sansadaya 3546 Sisira Wickramasingha 3547 Sithamparam Sengamalay 3548 Sivaguru Vivekaananthan 3549 Sivasamy Prabaharan 3550 Somanie Selvaraj 3551 Somaratne Banda Ekanayaka 3552 Srilal Perera 3553 Srinath Fernando 3554 Sriyantha Perera Rainforest Protectors 3555 Subashini Muthuvel 3556 Subodha Wijesuriya 3557 Subramaniyam 3558 Subramaniyam Thangathurai 3559 Sudanthaka P. M. 3576 T. Gopalan Conference of Sri Lankan Malays. M. Rasseedin Ceylon Federation of Labour 3580 T. R. Wijethunga 3560 Sudnathaka Wijethunga 3561 Sujata Gamage 3562 Sujeewa Liyanage 3563 Sujith de Zoysa 3564 Sujith Kumarasinghe 3565 Sumanaratana At 3566 Sumith Nalinda 3567 Sunil Chandrasiri 3568 Sunila Galapatti 3569 Supun Lahiru Prakash 3570 Suranjith Gunasinghe 3571 Susantha Goonetilleke 3572 Susiri Wanigaratne 3573 Swarna Jayaweera Center for Women's Research 3574 T. M. D. W. K. A. S. A. S. U. Nallainayagam 3607 V. T. Kumari 3584 T. Baskaralingam 3609 Vaseeharan Nesiah Ven. Fonseka 3620 W. Wimalarathna Enviornment Conservation 3595 Udith Sandaruwan 3596 Umar Ali 3597 Umayanga Hettige 3598 Upul De Silva 3599 Upul de Soyza 3600 Ushan Perera 3601 Ushantha Ranasinghe 3602 V. A. Vignaraja. Ambalavanar Uva workers development 3603 V. Rambukwelle Devananda Berlin Sambodhi International 3611 Thero Buddhist Centre 3612 Vidura Anurangana 3613 Vijaya Nagaraj 3614 Vimukthi Caldera 3615 Vimukthi Deshapriya 3616 Vishva Kumara 3617 Vithanawasam K. Menikgoda Chandrasiri 3610 Thero Ven. Vasandarajah Tamil People's Council 3583 T. G. Ariyadasa De Silva 319 . Paramasingam NGO Consortium 3608 V. Annex G No District Name Organization 3581 T. D. Weeraratne Peoples Unity for Babarakotuwa 3594 U. Anthones foundation 3604 V. S. A. Nanayakkara 3606 V. V. Jayathunga Fernando 3605 V. Nanayakkara 3618 W. Nissanka 3619 W. Abeywickrema 3582 T. Wickremasinghe 3585 Thambaiah Ramachandran 3586 Tharanga Jayawardane 3587 Tharindu Weerasinghe 3588 Thilanka Samarasinghe 3589 Thiwanga Wijesinghe 3590 Thusitha Wickramasinghe 3591 Tilak Senarath 3592 Tissa Wickramaarachchi 3593 U. M. Wijeratne 3634 Yamini Rathnayke 3635 Yasantha Kodagoda Presidents' Council 3636 Yasapala Nanayakkara Chevalier Palmes Academiques 3637 Yazeer Arfath 3638 Yenuka Geemal CecilChandra 3639 Yoshell Delile 3640 Zulficar Aboobucker 3641 AEMC Consultants Bodunada Sansadaya 3642 Palindanuwara Centre forWomen and 3643 Development Department of Immigration and 3644 Multicultural Affairs. G. Hemashri Wijesundara 3624 W. Dhanusekara. Boniface Joseph 3625 Fernando 3626 W. E. Dapendhiran W. P De Silva. Wimaladasa W. Panadura Government Service 3622 P.Annex G No District Name Organization 3621 W. L Hemapala Pensioners Society 3623 W.Annual Report 3645 Kantha Shakthi Ekathuwa 3646 Mahajana Adahas 3647 Minority Rights Group International Pandiyankulam Women Rural 3648 Development Society People for Human Rights and 3649 Equality Inc. M. P. K. 3650 Plantation Teacher's Forum Sinhala Sangedama / "Sinhala 3651 Vidwath Ekamuthuwa" Sri Lanka Reconciliation Forum 3652 Sydney 3653 The Hela Family 320 . M. Pathirana 3627 Waruna Padmasiri 3628 Wathsala Jayawardena 3629 Wathsala Wicramasinghe Wedagedara Chaminda 3630 Jayaratne 3631 Willie Mendis 3632 Wimala Malgammana Matale District Kantha Ekamutuwa 3633 Y. Annex G No District Name Organization The National Child Protection 3654 Authority Womens Association of Sri Lankan 3655 Malays 321 .